Parietin

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA cortical pigment of some lichens (genus Caloplaca and Xanthoria parietina, also found in roots of curled dock (Rumex crispus), having an orange-yellow colour and antifungal properties.

Synonyms

parietary parathecium parelle phytopigment phycophaeine pin lichen plectenchyma pheoplast epithecium pseudoperidium podetium pseudoparenchyma

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