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Revision as of 17:56, 29 April 2025
Tillandsia usneoides, also known commonly as: Spanish moss, Graybeard, Long moss, Old Man's Beard.
Taxonomy
- Spanish moss is an epiphyte within the Bromeliaceae family.
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus | Species | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Plantae | Embryophyta | Liliopsida | Poales | Bromeliaceae | Tillandsia | T. usneoides |
Conservation Status
Spanish moss is listed as Least Concern. [1]
Description
Habitat and Distribution
Human Uses
MULCH, AESTHETICS LIKE: FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, CRAFTS, [2]
Habitats and Environment
Sources
[1] Treviño Zevallos, I. 2019. Tillandsia usneoides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T131368905A131369229. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T131368905A131369229.en. Accessed on 29 April 2025.
[2] "Tillandsia usneoides". Floridata Plant Encyclopedia.
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