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Ramalina polymorpha
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Ramalina polymorpha

Ramalina polymorpha (commonly known as the granular bush lichen) is a strap lichen species. It regularly occurs in both Canada and the United States. 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.

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