Lasallia pustulata
(L.) Hoffm.
Rock tripe
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Description
A temperate lichen in the family Umbilicariaceae, commonly known as rock tripe.
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Edible Uses
The entire lichen body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Britain, Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden
Synonyms
Umbilicaria pustulata (L.) Merat
References (1)
- Mabey, R., 1973, Food for Free. A Guide to the edible wild plants of Britain, Collins. p 120
