Lobaria scrobiculata
(Scop.) P. Gaertn.
Lobariaceae Edible: Lichen
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLobaria scrobiculata, commonly known as the textured lungwort, is a large foliose, epiphytic lichen in the family Peltigeraceae.
Description
A lichen.
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Edible Uses
The lichen is used for food by the Yupik people of Alaska.
Traditional Uses
The lichen can be eaten raw.
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Distribution
It grows in cold temperate climates. It grows on the bark of trees.
Where It Grows
Alaska, North America, USA,
Notes
Probably now in the Peltigeraceae family.
Synonyms
Lichen verrucosus Huds.Lichen scrobiculatus Scop.Lobaria verrucosa (Huds.) Hoffm.Sticta scrobiculata (Scop. Nyl.Stictina scrobiculata (Scop.) Nyl.Lobarina scrobiculata (Scop.) Nyl.Sticta verrucosa (Huds.) FinkStictina verrucosa (Huds.) Szatala
Also Known As
Qelquaq
References (1)
- www.lichen.com/usetype.html
