Waterside Rockshag Lichen

Ephebe lanata (L.) Vain.

Also called: thread 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Waterside Rockshag Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January2
February3
March7
April8
May18
June35
July57
August64
September27
October14
November2
December4

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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  • Vermont4 records
  • California4 records
  • West Virginia4 records
  • Oregon4 records
  • Nunavut4 records
  • New Brunswick3 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador3 records
  • Louisiana2 records
  • South Dakota2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • Alabama2 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Northwest Territories1 records
  • Maryland1 records
  • Montana1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Pennsylvania1 records
  • Yukon1 records
  • Georgia1 records

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Recent finds

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