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Lichens
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Any of a group of plants formed by a mutual combination of an alga and a fungus. |
| Notes: |
plant, not skin disease |
Lichens Categories.
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Usnea - A genus of lichens containing usnic acid and mucilage. Usnea barbata has been used as an herbal medicine. |
Lichens Definitions and Terms
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