Everniastrum cirrhatum
Family: Parmeliaceae
What it is like
A lichen.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It grows on the bark of trees.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Sikkim, USA
How it is used for food
The lichen is boiled and then the liquid removed and the remaining lichen fried as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Lichen
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Evernia cirrhata (Fr.) M. Choisy;