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Spreading leather lichen
Sticta amplissima

Family: Stictaceae


What it is like

A lichen.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on rocks and old tree stumps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The lichen is boiled until it is like scrambled eggs.

Edible parts

Lichen


How it is grown


Its other names

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