Cetraria islandica

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Common Name

True Iceland Lichen

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Cetraria

Species

islandica

Synonyms

Parmelia islandica; Cornicularia islandica; Platysma islandicum; Physcia islandica; Cetraria islandica

Location Found

Pukaskwa National Park, ON

Growth Structure

Fruticose

Habitat

Widespread in boreal to arctic heath and on the forest floor of pine stands.

Environmental Monitoring

N/A

Lab Storage

Comments

Was an important food source to Northern European populations during food shortages. It was typically grounded and added to flour, mashed potatoes, or soups.

References

Brodo et al, 2001.; International Mycological Association, 2016.; Newmaster & Ragupathy, 2012.