Mexican candelina lichen
Candelina mexicana (B.de Lesd.) Poelt
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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| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 2 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 4 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Texas 14 records · Foraging rules
- Arizona 2 records · Foraging rules
- California 1 records · Foraging rules
- Montana 1 records · Foraging rules
- New Mexico 1 records · Foraging rules
About
Candelina mexicana is a species of crustose lichen in the family Candelariaceae. This lichen forms bright yellow, rosette-shaped patches on sun-exposed rocks, with narrow lobes radiating outward from the center. It is found across a wide range from the southwestern United States through Mexico to northern South America, typically growing on non-calcareous rocks in arid and semi-arid environments. The species was first discovered in Mexico in the early 1900s and is distinguished from similar yellow lichens by its unique cellular structure and chemical composition.
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