Cetraria Islandica

Scientific Name: Cetraria islandica

Common Name: island cetraria lichen

Symbol: CEIS60

Category: Lichen

Genus: Cetraria

Family: Parmeliaceae

Order: Lecanorales

Class: Ascomycetes

Kingdom: Fungi

Growth Habit: Lichenous

Native Status: NA (N)

Edible: unknown

Iceland moss

To view more pictures on this plant, click the "All Images" tab above.
To view or mark new locations where this plant can be found, click the "Locations" tab above.
To view USDA data, click the "USDA" tabs above.

Scientific Name: Cetraria islandica

Common Name(s): Iceland moss

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root, stem, leaf

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: This moss grows only a few inches high. Its color may be gray, white, or even reddish.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Look for it in open areas. It is found only in the arctic.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: All parts of the Iceland moss are edible. During the winter or dry season, it is dry and crunchy but softens when soaked. Boil the moss to remove the bitterness. After boiling, eat by itself or add to milk or grains as a thickening agent. Dried plants store well.
Current Rating: 0.0000

All Tags
Iceland moss | moss

All Pictures

You have to register before you can add new data to this site.
User Name:
Password:
Remember Me?

Cetraria islandica

Menu

Plants

Statistics