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Rock tripe
Gyrophora muhlenbergii

Family: Umbilicariaceae


What it is like

Lichen.

Also put in the family Serpulaceae.


Where it is found

It grows in Arctic climates.

Countries/locations it is found in

Arctic


How it is used for food

The lichen is boiled with fish roe and eaten.

Edible parts

Lichen


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

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