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Definition of Cetraria Islandica

Cetraria Islandica
Cetrarin Cet"ra*rin, n. [From Cetraria Islandica, the scientific name of Iceland moss.] (Chem.) A white substance extracted from the lichen, Iceland moss (Cetraria Islandica). It consists of several ingredients, among which is cetraric acid, a white, crystalline, bitter substance.

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- Cetraria islandica, also known as true Iceland lichen or Iceland moss, is an Arctic-alpine lichen whose erect or upright, leaflike habit gives it the appearance...
- debated among lichenologists. Several Cetraria species have cultural and economic importance, particularly C. islandica (Iceland moss), which has been widely...
- Protolichesterinic acid is typically extracted from lichens such as Cetraria islandica using advanced chromatographic techniques and has been studied for...
- distribution. It has been reported from at least two host species, Cetraria islandica and Cetraria aculeata. "GSD Species Synonymy: Lichenopeltella cetrariicola...
- poisonous lichens are yellow.[citation needed] In the past, Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) was an important source of food for humans in northern Europe, and...
- Cetraria aculeata or the spiny Iceland lichen is a dark brown to black fruticose, soil Iceland lichen from the family Parmeliaceae. The species was first...
- occurring in certain species of lichens. It can be extracted from Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss). It has been studied since about 1957. Chemically,...
- settlement of Iceland in the 9th century. Historically, Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) was sometimes used as a supplement because of a lack of grain on...
- can be made into beverages such as tea. In the past Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) was an important human food in northern Europe and Scandinavia, and...
- Tablets of cough suppressant made from Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss)...