Most of us believe that moss and lichens are not edible. However, lichens make up a substantial part of the diet in the Arctic, and almost every moss and lichen is edible. That does not imply that they are palatable, or nutritious, but most can, indeed, be eaten. In fact, many ascribe medicinal properties to mosses, with the most prevalent claim being that they are antiseptic and some are analgesic. Few studies have either confirmed or denied these claims. In my experience, though, I have yet to find a "tasty" m