Lichenopeltella santessonii

Lichenopeltella santessonii (P.M.Kirk & Spooner) R.Sant.

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 Lichenopeltella santessonii by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	1
April	0
May	0
June	0
July	0
August	0
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	0

Where it is found

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Washington 1 records · Foraging rules

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About

Lichenopeltella santessonii is a species of lichenicolous fungus (a fungus that grows on lichens) belonging to the class Dothideomycetes. It forms small, dark fruiting bodies on various lichen species, primarily those in the genus Peltigera, and has been documented in several Nordic countries including Finland, Sweden and Iceland. The fungus can be distinguished from related species by its larger spore-producing structures and spores.

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