ROCK TRIPE
Common Names: Rock Tripe, Tripe plant.
Scientific Name: Gyrophora dillenie and Umbilicaria genus
When to Find: Spring, summer, fall.
Where to Find: On rocks at higher elevations.
Parts Used: Entire plant.
Preparation: Scramble and cook like an egg in water or fat.
Storage: Sun dry and keep in a cool, dry place.
Identification: Leathery and ruffly disk brittle in dry weather but flexible when damp. Upper surface may be warty or blistered.
