Lecanora albellula

Lecanora albellula (Nyl.) Th.Fr.

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 Lecanora albellula by month
MonthRecords
January2
February0
March7
April8
May15
June14
July41
August27
September9
October9
November3
December2

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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  • Idaho2 records
  • Minnesota2 records
  • Pennsylvania2 records
  • New York1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Alaska1 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Iowa1 records
  • West Virginia1 records
  • North Carolina1 records

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About

Lecanora albellula is a species of crustose lichen in the family Lecanoraceae. It grows tightly attached to the bark and wood of trees in both coniferous and mixed forests. First described in 1866 by the Finnish lichenologist William Nylander from material collected in Russian Lapland, it is widely distributed across Asia, Europe, and North America. The species is easily recognised by its pale, finely granular thallus—which can appear somewhat wart-like—and its small, round, light brick-coloured apothecia. Its name, referring to its whitish appearance, is based on traditional morphological observations used to distinguish it from similar species. Research has refined the understanding of L. albellula through both modern genetic studies and detailed chemical analyses. These studies have clarified its placement within a well-defined clade of related lichens and revealed that some North American specimens previously identified as this species actually represent a closely related taxon, provisionally known as "Lecanora sp. D". Lecanora albellula produces characteristic secondary metabolites, notably isousnic acid, which, together with its distinctive anatomical and reproductive features, aids in distinguishing it from its congeners. Its occurrence on various tree barks and wood, particularly in temperate to subalpine regions, highlights its specific ecological requirements and the ongoing need for careful taxonomic verification.

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