Modern naturalists place it in the class cryptogamia, and give it the name of Tremella nostoc. |
The Chinese cultivate nostoc, since its gelatinous texture appeals to their palate. |
Colonies of nostoc are constantly found in the Anthocerotaceae and in Blasia. |
The alg referred to were according to Euler of the nostoc type. |
In looking up the subject, myself, I have read only of greenish nostoc. |
They are gelatinous, and have something of the appearance of nostoc, in aspect as well as in minute structure. |