Parmotrema nilgherense
(Nyl.) Hale
Parmeliaceae Edible: Lichen
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Description
A temperate lichen sold in markets.
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Edible Uses
Used as a spice and flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The lichen is used as a spice and flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Canada, Europe, France, India,
Other Information
It is sold in markets.
References (3)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 431 (As Parmelia tinctorum)
- Lal, B., et al, 1985, Ethnobotanical Utilization of Lichens by the Tribals of Madhya Pradesh. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 7 No. 1 pp 203-204 (As Parmelia tinctorum)
- www.lichen.com/usetype.html (As Parmelia nilgherrense)
