Alabama Shield Lichen
Canoparmelia alabamensis (Hale & McCull.) Elix
Also called: Alabama shield
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.
View season data as a table
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 2 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 3 |
| December | 3 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Alabama 8 records · Foraging rules
- Virginia 7 records · Foraging rules
- Georgia 6 records · Foraging rules
- Tennessee 2 records · Foraging rules
- West Virginia 2 records · Foraging rules
More in the genus Canoparmelia
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Carolina Shield Lichen
Canoparmelia caroliniana
Edibility unknown — do not eat - No photo yet
Texan canoparmelia lichen
Canoparmelia texana
Edibility unknown — do not eat - No photo yet
Snowball Shield
Canoparmelia cryptochlorophaea
Edibility unknown — do not eat - No photo yet
Canoparmelia raunkiaeri
Edibility unknown — do not eat
Never eat a wild mushroom based on this site or any app. See safety basics and the disclaimer.