Ramalina sinensis is a species of fruticose lichen in the family Ramalinaceae. It is an erect, bushy lichen with broad, flattened branches that are greener above and paler beneath. The species is widespread across the Northern Hemisphere, occurring in North America, China, and Russia, where it grows on the bark of various trees. In Yunnan, it has a history of use as an edible lichen, prepared as a cold dish or cooked with pork.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Fan Ramalina being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ramalina americana
- Ramalina canariensis
- Ramalina lacera
- Ramalina complanata
- Ramalina fastigiata
- Ramalina fraxinea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Lecanoromycetes
- Order
- Lecanorales
- Family
- Ramalinaceae
- Genus
- Ramalina
- Species
- Ramalina sinensis
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