What is Lichen ?
It is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.
Location : Munsiyari, Pithoragarh , Uttarakhand
Developed : Uttarakhand Forest Department
Species : More than 600 (Uttarakhand)
About Lichen Park Munsiyari
Uttarakhand Forest Department has developed India's 'First' lichen park in Munsiyari of Pithoragarh district of the state.
This park is spread across 1.5 acres and its development began in 2019.
The forest department have sent a proposal to the state government for securing permission to open the park for the public and researchers
Some lichen species found in Uttarakhand:
Parmotrema Pertatum
Usnea Lognissima
Lecanora Subfuseescens
Sarcogyne Privigna
Arthonia Impolitella
Acarospora Fusca
Acarospora Oxytona
Polysporina Dubia
Uses of Lichens:
It is a key ingredient of the famous Hyderabadi Biryani.
Jhula Ghas (one of the Lichen Species) is used as a flavouring agent in Hyderabadi biryani and some non-vegetarian dishes in North Indian cuisine.
Lichens are used to prepare indigenous perfumes in Kannauj.
Lichens are also used in sunscreen creams, dyes.
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