Cetraria
Genus of lichenised fungi in the family Parmeliaceae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cetraria is a genus of fruticose lichens that associate with green algae as photobionts. Most species are found at high latitudes, occurring on sand or heath. Species have a characteristic "strap-like" form, with spiny lobe edges.
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Cetraria | |
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Cetraria aculeata | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Lecanorales |
Family: | Parmeliaceae |
Genus: | Cetraria Ach. (1803) |
Type species | |
Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach. (1803) | |
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Cetraria islandica, Iceland moss, is one of the few culinary lichens, ground and eaten by Northern Europeans in times of famine.
Another species is used today as a "bulking" agent in garam masala of traditional Indian cuisine.