Astrothelium aeneum

Astrothelium aeneum (Eschw.) Aptroot & Lücking

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

Photo: Scott Ward. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Yann Kemper. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Yann Kemper. CC0. Source (inaturalist)

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 Astrothelium aeneum by month
Month	Records
January	11
February	1
March	4
April	6
May	3
June	1
July	1
August	1
September	2
October	0
November	3
December	12

Where it is found

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

Florida 51 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 1 records · Foraging rules

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About

Astrothelium aeneum is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), crustose lichen in the family Trypetheliaceae. It is widely distributed in tropical regions. The lichen's thallus is typically light olive-green to yellowish, often covered in orange pigment, and varies in texture from smooth to uneven. It fluoresces red under ultraviolet light.

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