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Black Stone Flower
Parmotrema perlatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Parmeliaceae ›Genus: Parmotrema
About
Parmotrema perlatum, commonly known as black stone flower or kalpasi, is a species of lichen used as spice in India. The species occurs throughout the temperate Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Typically used in meat dishes like nahari (Paaya), Bombay biryani, Goat meat stews, it is also used in vegetarian dishes. It is one of the ingredients in East Indian Bottle Masala, used for cooking Meats, fish and vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Stone Flower is Parmotrema perlatum.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the family Parmeliaceae.
- Black Stone Flower belongs to the genus Parmotrema.