Flavocetraria nivalis
(L.) Karnefelt & Thell
Crinkled snow lichen
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Description
Crinkled snow lichen is a lichen in the family Parmeliaceae found in Arctic and cold temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The lichen is used to make molasses and soup.
Traditional Uses
The lichen is used for molasses and for soup.
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Distribution
It is an Arctic and cold temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Arctic, Asia, Europe, Finland, North America, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia,
Synonyms
Cetraria nivalis (L.) Ach.
References (2)
- Tozer, F., 2007, The Uses of Wild Plants. Green Man Publishing. p 64 (As Cetraria nivalis)
- www.lichen.com/usetype.html
