Common Dust Lichen

Lepraria incana (L.) Ach.

Also called: Dust 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 Common Dust Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January4
February7
March5
April13
May14
June8
July29
August20
September17
October22
November12
December3

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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  • Oregon2 records
  • Missouri2 records
  • Wisconsin1 records
  • Nova Scotia1 records
  • Arizona1 records
  • Colorado1 records
  • Florida1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Indiana1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • New York1 records
  • South Carolina1 records

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