Resplendent horsehair

Bryoria chalybeiformis (L.) Brodo & D.Hawksw.

Also called: horsehair 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 Resplendent horsehair by month
MonthRecords
January4
February0
March2
April14
May8
June34
July59
August53
September9
October6
November0
December3

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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  • Montana4 records
  • Iowa3 records
  • New Brunswick3 records
  • Washington3 records
  • Virginia2 records
  • Nova Scotia2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • Wisconsin2 records
  • Saskatchewan2 records
  • West Virginia1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • California1 records
  • Yukon1 records
  • Pennsylvania1 records

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Recent finds

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