Winter Lichen

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About

Common Names
Winter Lichen / Umelheibt Geip (Waejir)
Classification
Lichen
Description
A pale blue-white lichen found on hardwood trees in more northern climes. The spread of this plant almost resembles hoarfrost on the host trees. Produces small red fruit-buds.

Ecology

Rarity
Common
Distribution
Northern climates with hardwood trees.
Life Cycle

Related Species

Uses

Cultivation
Culinary
  • Spice - The small fruit-buds are used as a salty spice.
Medicinal
  • Anthelmintic - Powdered, the plant makes an excellent anthelmintic enema.
  • Counterirritant - The web-like fronds if soaked in warm water, show demulcent qualities.
  • Diaphoretic - The whole plant if eaten raw will cause perspiration.
Other

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