About the Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) plant
The edible Iceland moss grows only a few inches high. Its color may be gray, white, pale chestnut, or even reddish. It grows to a height of 3 to 4 inches with branches rolled into tubes which terminate in flattened lobes with fringed edges.
Where to Find Iceland moss
Look for it in open areas. It grows abundantly in the mountainous regions of northern countries and is especially prevalent on lava slopes.
Edible Parts of Iceland moss
All parts of the Iceland moss are edible. During the winter or dry season, it is dry and crunchy but softens when soaked. Boil the moss to remove the bitterness. After boiling, eat by itself or add to milk or grains as a thickening agent. Dried plants store well.
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Cetraria islandica, Iceland moss via Wikimedia Commons by Franz Eugen Kohler with usage type - Public Domain. 1897Cetraria islandica Iceland moss via Wikimedia Commons with usage type - GNU Free. July 2, 2005
Cetraria islandica Iceland moss via Wikimedia Commons by Bernd Haynold with usage type - GNU Free. August 29, 2008
Icelandic moss Cetraria islandica via Wikimedia Commons by Bernd Haynold with usage type - GNU Free. August 30, 2008
Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) growing in a mat in the forests of middle Sweden via Wikimedia Commons with usage type - Public Domain
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Cetraria islandica Iceland moss via Wikimedia Commons by Bernd Haynold with usage type - GNU Free. August 29, 2008
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