Which of the following is also called as 'root ripe'?
A
Umbiicaria esculenta
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B
Cetaria islandica
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C
Cladonia rangiferina
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D
Rocella
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Solution
The correct option is BUmbiicaria esculenta Umbilicaria asculenta is an edible and medicinal lichen used in a Japan and commonly called as 'root ripe' was eaten by persons in arctic regions in danger of starvation. It is mainly grows on rock.