Saturday, May 1, 2010

Reindeer Moss




This is the first time I have seen Reindeer Moss. It is used as food for reindeer. It may take decades to returned once trampled, overgrazed,or destroyed.

The lichen is used as a traditional remedy for removal of kidney stones by the Monpa in the alpine regions of the West Kameng district of Eastern Himalaya.[9] The Inland Dena'ina used reindeer lichen for food by crushing the dry plant and then boiling it or soaking it in hot water until it becomes soft.

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