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lecanora

lecanora

9.9
A kind of lichen that grows on rocks and tree bark and is sometimes used for dye or food
  • noun
  • /lɛkəˈnɔrə/
  • Specialized
: lecanora
  • The pale green lecanora growing on the old stone wall caught the botanist's attention.

Examples

  • Some traditional dyes are made from species of lecanora collected in the wild.

  • The lecanora lichen is commonly found on tree bark.

  • In Arctic regions, local people sometimes eat lecanora during times of scarcity.

  • Many artists use lecanoras to create natural dyes.

  • In Arctic regions, local people sometimes eat lecanora during times of scarcity.

  • Some traditional dyes are made from species of lecanora collected in the wild.

  • Many artists use lecanora to create natural dyes.

Synonyms

lichen
vslecanora
  • Specialized
10 7.5

A growth of fungus and algae that grows on rocks or trees

refers to a specific group sometimes used for dyeing and as food

Surface Forms

lecanora singular
lecanoras plural

Etymology

Lecanora comes from the Greek word lekane, meaning 'dish' or 'basin'. Many lecanoras make small cup-shaped parts that look like tiny dishes, and that shape is why the name fits this group of lichens, some of which people have used for dye and food.