Shiny Horsehair Lichen

Bryoria glabra (Motyka) Brodo & D.Hawksw.

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 Shiny Horsehair Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	2
February	1
March	3
April	3
May	10
June	74
July	132
August	86
September	22
October	19
November	1
December	1

Where it is found

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

British Columbia 139 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 59 records · Foraging rules
Washington 55 records · Foraging rules
Alberta 38 records · Foraging rules
Wyoming 11 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 11 records · Foraging rules
South Dakota 10 records · Foraging rules
Oregon 8 records · Foraging rules
Montana 6 records · Foraging rules
Northwest Territories 6 records · Foraging rules
Colorado 6 records · Foraging rules
Quebec 4 records · Foraging rules
Michigan 2 records · Foraging rules
California 2 records · Foraging rules
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 records · Foraging rules

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Vermont1 records
Ontario1 records
Prince Edward Island1 records

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