Common Name |
Tree-hair Lichens; Black Tree-hair Lichens; Edible Horsehair |
Family |
Parmeliaceae |
Genus |
Bryoria |
Species |
fremontii |
Authority |
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Synonyms |
Alectoria jubata var. fremontii; Bryopogan fremontii; Alectoria fremontii |
Comments |
Bryoria fremontii has been used by Native groups as a food source, to treat indigestion and diarrhea. |
Location Found |
40 miles N.W of McBride, B.C |
Growth Structure |
Fruticose |
Environmental Monitoring |
N/A |
References |
Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012. |