Coenogonium_barbatum
Coenogonium barbatum
Species of lichen
Coenogonium barbatum is a species of foliicolous (leaf-dwelling) lichen in the family Coenogoniaceae.[1] It is characterised by its distinctive beard-shaped growth, setting it apart from closely related species. Identified and named as a new species in 2006, the lichen has been specifically found at the La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. The species name barbatum hints at its beard-like appearance.