Frothy Loop

Hypotrachyna spumosa (Asahina) Krog & Swinscow

Also called: Parmelinopsis 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 Frothy Loop by month
Month	Records
January	13
February	12
March	68
April	25
May	17
June	4
July	2
August	3
September	3
October	20
November	14
December	77

Where it is found

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

North Carolina 83 records · Foraging rules
Louisiana 39 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 33 records · Foraging rules
South Carolina 27 records · Foraging rules
Florida 21 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 19 records · Foraging rules
Alabama 14 records · Foraging rules
Mississippi 10 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 4 records · Foraging rules
Hawaii 2 records · Foraging rules
Maryland 2 records · Foraging rules
West Virginia 1 records · Foraging rules
Delaware 1 records · Foraging rules
Pennsylvania 1 records · Foraging rules
Texas 1 records · Foraging rules

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Recent finds

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