Witch's Hair

Alectoria sarmentosa (Ach.) Ach.

Also called: witch's hair lichen

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Witch's Hair by month
MonthRecords
January24
February50
March66
April94
May165
June359
July1,141
August677
September306
October181
November50
December20

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Ontario10 records
  • Tennessee4 records
  • Prince Edward Island4 records
  • Colorado3 records
  • Northwest Territories3 records
  • Vermont3 records
  • West Virginia3 records
  • Yukon3 records
  • Florida2 records
  • Hawaii1 records
  • Massachusetts1 records
  • Nevada1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Wyoming1 records
  • North Carolina1 records
  • Ohio1 records
  • South Dakota1 records
  • Virginia1 records
  • New York1 records

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