Pine net, Sky tent herb
Usnea longissima
Family: Usneaceae
What it is like
A lichen. The threads are string like and pale green or yellow. They are soft ad hang down. They are 15-40 cm long. There are short branches.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in conifer forests in China and Mongolia. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Mongolia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The lichen is used as a spice or flavouring.
Edible parts
Lichen