Ramalina polymorpha
Ramalina polymorpha (commonly known as the granular bush lichen)[1] is a strap lichen species. It regularly occurs in both Canada and the United States.[2] The oxidative and cytogenetic effects of R. polymorpha water extract when introduced into human blood cells has been studied for potential use in the pharmaceutical industry or as a dietary supplement.[3]
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Ramalina polymorpha (Lilj.) Ach., (1810) | |
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Lichen calicaris var. polymorphus Lilj., (1792) |
References
- "Ramalina polymorpha". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- "Ramalina polymorpha". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- Türkez, Hasan; Aydın, Elanur; Aslan, Ali (Summer 2012). "Effects of Lichenic Extracts (Hypogymnia physodes, Ramalina polymorpha and Usnea florida) on Human Blood Cells: Cytogenetic and Biochemical Study". Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 11 (3): 889–896.