Black Stubble Lichen

Calicium abietinum Pers.

Also called: spike 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Black Stubble Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January3
February2
March2
April7
May17
June67
July57
August62
September35
October4
November5
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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  • Wisconsin5 records
  • New Brunswick5 records
  • North Carolina4 records
  • Vermont3 records
  • Florida3 records
  • New York3 records
  • Northwest Territories2 records
  • Missouri2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • Quebec2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • Alberta2 records
  • Tennessee1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Colorado1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Mississippi1 records
  • Saskatchewan1 records
  • South Carolina1 records

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