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Scientific Name: Umbilicaria species

Common Name(s): Rock tripe

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root, stem, fruit, leaf

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	CAUTION--There are some reports of poisoning from rock tripe, so apply the Universal Edibility Test.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: This plant forms large patches with curling edges. The top of the plant is usually black. The underside is lighter in color.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Look on rocks and boulders for this plant. It is common throughout North America.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The entire plant is edible. Scrape it off the rock and wash it to remove grit. The plant may be dry and crunchy; soak it in water until it becomes soft. Rock tripes may contain large quantities of bitter substances; soaking or boiling them in several changes of water will remove the bitterness.
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