Mexican Yolk Lichen
Candelina submexicana (B.de Lesd.) Poelt
Also called: candelina 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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| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 17 |
| April | 17 |
| May | 14 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 6 |
| December | 20 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Arizona 60 records · Foraging rules
- Texas 44 records · Foraging rules
- New Mexico 24 records · Foraging rules
- Oklahoma 2 records · Foraging rules
- Colorado 1 records · Foraging rules
About
Candelina submexicana is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling) crustose lichen in the family Candelariaceae. This small lichen forms yellow patches that hug tightly to rock surfaces, with flattened lobes radiating outward from the center. It is closely related to Candelina mexicana but can be distinguished by its smaller size, more reddish-yellow color, and different internal structure. The species grows in sunny, dry locations across Mexico, the southwestern United States, and Peru, typically on exposed non-limestone rocks.
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