Question

In perfumery, the lichen species used are of ________.
a) Cladonia
b) Evernia
c) Usnea
d) Parmelia

Answer 1

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Option b) Evernia ✔✔

In perfumery, the lichen species used are of evernia.

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Answer 2

Answer b and d : In perfumery, the lichen species used are of two principal varieties namely,

1) Evernia prunastri aka Parmeliaceae commonly known as oakmoss and collected from the bark of oak trees and

2) Pseudevernia furfuracea aka treemoss which finds its origin from pine and cedar trees.

These are the two major lichens that have developed a strong foothold in the fragrance industry.