Question

Which one of the following is edible lichens

Answer 1

Parmelia- used as food in south india it is also known as rock flower

Cladonia rengiferina - it is eaten by reindeer in tundra regions

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Answer 2

Answer:

Lobaria pulmonaria, Umbilicaria sp., and Dermatocarpon sp. are some of the edible lichens. Rock tripe (Umbilicaria sp.) is one of the costliest edible lichens.

Explanation:

Lichens are the organisms that are symbiotic in nature in between two organisms - Fungi and Algae.

Edible lichens are the type of lichens that can be consumed as a part of food by humans. Almost every lichen is edible in nature with few exceptions. But, half of them are not called edible because they are not traditionally used in food. In literal terms, a lichen is termed as edible when it has been used traditionally in foods.

One of the best examples is Laboria pulmonaria. Other edible lichens include Umbilicaria sp., Dermatocarpon sp., etc.

Edible lichens are also known by local names such as rock tripe, Iceland moss, black stone flower, and reindeer lichen.