पत्थर फूल पत्थर फूल

🌱 About the plant

The lichen of the spice box — not planted, but a reason to keep old trees standing.

Growing it

Cannot be cultivated; it grows only on unpolluted bark.

What it is for

Dagad phool for masala; an indicator of clean air.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Grows on bark

पानी

Rain only

मौसम

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground

Mature size

Crust on bark

First harvest

Years

Cannot be cultivated; it grows only on unpolluted bark.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Dagad phool for masala; an indicator of clean air.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India