Iceland Moss Cetraria islandica is not a moss, but lichen, a symbiotic association between algae and fungus. is a circumpolar plant abundant throughout the arctic and mountains regions of the northern countries. It is found on the mountains of north Wales, north England, Scotland and south-west Ireland. In North America its range extends through Arctic regions, from Alaska to Newfoundland, and south in the Rocky Mountains to Colorado, and to the Appalachian Mountains of New England.
lant Parts Used: The whole plant. The lichen may be gathered throughout the year; during the dry weather between May and September is best. It can be dried for later use by removing loose debris and drying it in direct sun or shade. Cetraria islandica is available as a dried whole plant, and as powdered herb extract. I don't have my own fotos, because when I visited Iceland digital cameras were not yet there. I have some slides, but it take quite some time till I have digitalized all slides. But dishes of Icelan moss (soup, dessert etc. ) are very tasty, and the moss has a flavour like cardamom. Here http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/iceland-moss.html you can find more Information and one Pic. Regards Nalini
