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Any lichen of the genus Lecanora
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n. any lichen of the genus Lecanora; some used in dyeing; some used for food
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Orcin \Or"cin\, n. [Etymology uncertain: cf. F. orcine.] (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, C6H3.CH3.(OH)2 , which is obtained from certain lichens ( Roccella , Lecanora , etc.), also from extract of aloes, and artificially from certain derivatives ...
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Lecanora is a genus of lichen commonly called rim lichens . Lichens in the genus Squamarina are also called rime lichens. Members of the genus have roughly circular fruiting discs ( apothecia ) with rims that have photosynthetic tissue similar to that of ...