love it, but like what are a use or two? beginning forager wants to learn and I see this moss often on my trips back to the PNW

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anti bacterial, antibiotic, anti inflammatory, anti parasitic.

Two common uses:

immune booster

surface cleaner

i put a little in my french press coffee periodically.

i also put some in isopropyl alcohol along with cedar sprigs and dried orange peels to create a cleaner.

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Additionally, Usnea is an environmental indicator. It will not grow in areas with polluted air.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usnea

very interesting, thanks!