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Roccella

Roccella

9.9
A group of mainly bushy lichens that grow on coastal rocks
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Roccella
  • The Roccella lichen thrives on rocky cliffs by the sea.

Examples

  • Many species of Roccella can be found in coastal areas.

  • The Roccella species are well known for their use in producing natural dyes.

  • Scientists discovered a thriving colony of Roccella on the coastal cliffs.

  • Some Roccella lichens are important indicators of clean air in maritime habitats.

  • Scientists discovered a thriving colony of Roccella on the coastal cliffs.

  • Some Roccella lichens are important indicators of clean air in maritime habitats.

  • The Roccella species are well known for their use in producing natural dyes.

Compounds

Roccella tinctoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A lichen used to make archil and litmus dyes

Surface Forms

Roccella singular
Roccellas plural

Etymology

Roccella comes from an old European word rocella for lichens that people collected on coastal rocks to make a purple 'dye'. So the name fits this group of seaside lichens and helps you remember their use and rocky home.