Names
Shoshone:
English: Black Tree Lichen
Scientific: Bryoria pseudofusescens
Zone
Montane
Harvest Time
- Any time of year with long poles to get from tall trees
Primary Uses
- A black jello dessert
Secondary Uses
- The camouflage used by the wildman (sasquatch)
- Cooked and dried as a thickener for soup stews, and bread making
Cautions
- Most lichens are not edible, but deadly for consumption by people. But not this one
Active Principle(s)
- None Listed
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Notes
- Cooked and dried and powdered used as a thickener
- Tea uses
- Antibacterial, antiviral
- Process Prep
- Steam underground rocks and leaves take 12-20 hours serviceberries can flavor jelly