Manna lichen, Biblical manna, Cup moss
Lecanora esculenta
Family: Lecanoraceae
What it is like
It grows in trees, rocks and stones.
Where it is found
It grows in the desert. It grows on barren soils. It can cover the ground for several cm. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central Asia, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
It is used to make lichen bread and manna jelly.
Edible parts
Lichen