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Maritime Sunburst Lichen


Maritime Sunburst Lichen
Photo Information
Copyright: Tairi Tappo (uduputuk) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 28 W: 24 N: 42] (226)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12
Categories: Lichens
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/30 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herbs used in medicine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-21 7:37
Viewed: 1100
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Xanthoria parietina (Syn. Teloschistes parientinus, Physcia parientina, Lichen parietinus; English names: maritime sunburst lichen, wall lichen; Estonian name: harilik seinakorp)

Folk Names:
Rompepiedra [lit. Stonebreaker], or Flor de piedra [lit. Stoneflower] (Spain)
Gold moss or Gold lichen (England)

Uses: medicine (Spain), decoration (England), dye (England, Sweden)

In 15th century Europe the signature theory of medicine was popular. Because of its yellow-orange colour Xanthoria parietina was popular as a cure for jaundice. In 1846 the Pharmacopoeia Universalis still listed several medicinal uses for X. parietina.
X. parientina is still used in traditional medicine in Spain. It is called Rompepiedra (stonebreaker) or Flor de piedra (stoneflower). A decoction of the thallus in wine was used to treat menstrual complaints (in Campohermoso). A decoction in water was used as an antiodontalgic (in Joya and Fernan Pérez) and to treat kidney disorders (in Joya, Barranquete, Cueva de los Medinas, Pozo de los Frailes, and Puebloblanco). In Fuente del Escribano it is used as an analgesic for several pains. And in San Isidro Jiménez it is an ingredient in a cough syrup (along with the fruits of Ceratonia siliqua and Fiscus carica; the flowers and leaves of Origanum vulgare; the pericarp of the fruit of Prunus amygdalus; the leaves of Olea europaea; and lots of sugar or honey).
X. parietina is also used for well-dressing in England. Well-dressing is a traditional ritual started in the early 19th century and until recently restricted to the White Peak area of Derbyshire. In this ritual plant materials are used to create miniature scenes (often religious) in large trays (up to 3.7 m in length). Then, during a festival in the summer, the wells in town are “dressed” by leaning these trays against them. As these trays are left up for several weeks, durable plant materials must be used. X. parietina, along with Parmelia saxatilis, are often used.
X. parietina was also used in England and Scotland to make a yellow dye for woolens and for painting Easter eggs.
This lichen is restricted to coastal habitats. X. parietina can absorb enough beryllium from its environment to harmful to animals. Xanthoria species contain various anthraquinone pigments, and especially parietin. (source)
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hi tairi,
well captured,
fine pov, nicely composed,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3970] (13366)
  • [2006-12-22 4:56]

Hello Tairi,
Very nice capture of this lichen which I haven't seen before. Great detail, color and a nice background to show it off.
Thanks for sharing, Rick.

Hola Tairi,
Bella imagen de gran nitidez y bonita composición. Interesante nota. Un saludo

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 926] (4989)
  • [2007-01-25 9:54]

Bonjour Tairi, bonne et heureuse année 2007 malgré un peu de retard!! cette branche recouverte de lichens présente un structure intéressante on remarque très bien les petites cupules, félicitations, Didier.

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