Many might not know that lichens come up only in a pollution free environment. They are bio-indicators of pollution free environment!.
On Jan 12, 9:15 pm, "Na Bha" <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > Herehttp://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/iceland-moss.html you can > find more Information and one Pic. > Regards > Nalini
