Usneaceae
plural noun
Us·ne·a·ceae
| \ ˌəsnēˈāsēˌē \
Definition of Usneaceae
: a family of fruticose lichens characterized by prostrate, erect, or pendulous thalli that are generally radially symmetrical and including the genera Usnea, Evernia, Ramalina, and Alectoria
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“Usneaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Usneaceae. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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