Ground tea, Snow tea
Thamnolia vermicularis
Family: Teloschistaceae
What it is like
A lichen. The threads are 5-6 cm long and white.
Also put in the family Thamnoliaceae.
Where it is found
It grows with mosses on exposed soil of Arctic and alpine regions in China. It grows in Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The whole plant is used for tea, both fresh and dried. It is also used to make wine.
Edible parts
Lichen, drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Xiare