Cladonia appalachensis

Cladonia appalachensis Yoshim. & Sharp ex Lendemer & R.C.Harris

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

Photo: Michael J. Papay. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Michael J. Papay. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Michael J. Papay. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)

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 Cladonia appalachensis by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	2
March	1
April	0
May	0
June	0
July	1
August	0
September	1
October	1
November	0
December	0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Tennessee 7 records · Foraging rules
North Carolina 3 records · Foraging rules

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About

Cladonia appalachensis is a species of lichen-forming fungus in the family Cladoniaceae, native to the southern Appalachians region in the United States. Described as a new species in 2013, its distribution is limited to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where it grows exclusively on Anakeesta rock outcrops along the ridge separating North Carolina and Tennessee. Due to its limited distribution and shrinking population, C. appalachensis is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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