Fringed Candleflame Lichen

Candelaria fibrosa (Fr.) Müll.Arg.

Also called: Buttoned Candleflame Lichen, lemon 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 Fringed Candleflame Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January35
February18
March55
April92
May122
June128
July175
August130
September67
October56
November30
December26

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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  • Illinois20 records
  • Kentucky17 records
  • Ontario16 records
  • Georgia14 records
  • Alabama12 records
  • New York9 records
  • Pennsylvania9 records
  • Quebec8 records
  • West Virginia8 records
  • Mississippi7 records
  • Massachusetts7 records
  • Arizona7 records
  • Louisiana6 records
  • New Jersey6 records
  • Vermont6 records
  • Ohio4 records
  • South Carolina4 records
  • Connecticut4 records
  • New Hampshire3 records
  • Indiana3 records
  • New Mexico2 records
  • California1 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Maine1 records

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