Parmelia abessinica
Kremp
Rathipuvvu
Parmeliaceae Edible: Lichen
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Description
A crustose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae with crust-like stems. It grows on rocky areas in tropical regions and is available in large quantities in markets throughout the Deccan in India.
Edible Uses
The lichen is eaten as food and used for flavoring, particularly in curries.
Traditional Uses
The lichen is used as food and for flavouring. It is used for curries.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocky areas.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, East Africa, Ethiopia, India,
Other Information
It is available in large amounts in markets in the Deccan in India.
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 430
- www.lichen.com/usetype.html
