Canary Stubble Lichen

Chaenotheca chrysocephala (Ach.) Th.Fr.

Also called: Canary Whiskers, needle 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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Recorded observations of Canary Stubble Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January9
February21
March19
April19
May38
June49
July109
August91
September83
October39
November10
December9

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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  • Oregon4 records
  • Alaska4 records
  • Florida3 records
  • New York3 records
  • West Virginia2 records
  • Arizona2 records
  • North Carolina2 records
  • Tennessee2 records
  • Nova Scotia2 records
  • Ohio1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Northwest Territories1 records
  • Illinois1 records

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