Rock tripe

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Rock tripe

Rock tripe

2:42 - Rock Tripe...this interesting lichen was found all over on the exposed rocks along the trail. Upon further research ID-ing it I discovered that early explorers used this lichen as a survival food! Good to know...
dwhike
on Nov 7, 2007 2:00 pm
Lat/Lon: 46.64200°N / 88.0467°W
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 354312

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stinkycheezman33

stinkycheezman33 - Jul 19, 2010 10:02 pm - Hasn't voted

weird stuff

don't know the name...but i've seen them out in the keweenaw before!

dwhike

dwhike - Jul 29, 2010 12:01 am - Hasn't voted

Re: weird stuff

Didn't realize I hadn't updated this pic...I searched a bit and found this lichen to be known as Rock tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata)...turns out it's edible as a survival food!

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