Despite the name, this dye's colour comes from pixie wings fluttering over old chicken coops - the eggs come out funky. Despite the name, this dye's colour comes from pixie wings fluttering over ...

“We see very few lichens in Colombo and other cities, but their numbers increase as we get to rural areas” Dr. Jayalal says. Lichens have other uses. There are many dyes, medicines and important ...

Humans have many uses for lichens, including as a source of potential antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-cancer drugs. Lichens also can be used in perfumes and incense and as a clothes dye. Lichens are ...