Cetraria islandica Iceland moss (Parmeliaceae)

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Cetraria islandica
Iceland moss
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The Cetraria islandica plant species is found in Britain. Found all over Europe, especially in the Arctic region. It is a member of the Parmeliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Iceland moss.

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Latin Name:  Cetraria islandica
Common Name:  Iceland moss
Family:  Parmeliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.05   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Damp places, usually on rocks and the bark of trees, especially conifers[21].

General Uses: A powerful antibiotic can be obtained from the plant and this has become a fundamental ingredient in a wide range of commercially produced disinfectants[7]. A brown dye is obtained from the plant[46, 61].

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