Hypotrachyna lichen

Hypotrachyna croceopustulata (Kurok.) Hale

Also called: Yellow-cored loop 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 Hypotrachyna lichen by month
Month	Records
January	6
February	0
March	6
April	34
May	25
June	45
July	30
August	19
September	13
October	61
November	4
December	9

Where it is found

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

North Carolina 208 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 62 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 38 records · Foraging rules
West Virginia 14 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 5 records · Foraging rules
Michigan 1 records · Foraging rules

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More in the genus Hypotrachyna

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