Appalachian Tree Camouflage Lichen

Melanohalea halei (Ahti) O.Blanco, A.Crespo, Divakar, Essl., D.Hawksw. & Lumbsch

Also called: Appalachian Tree Brown-Shield, Hale’s Camouflage 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 Appalachian Tree Camouflage Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	2
February	1
March	20
April	30
May	55
June	79
July	70
August	56
September	20
October	62
November	3
December	19

Where it is found

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

North Carolina 183 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 61 records · Foraging rules
Maine 42 records · Foraging rules
West Virginia 37 records · Foraging rules
New Hampshire 31 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 28 records · Foraging rules
New York 26 records · Foraging rules
Vermont 17 records · Foraging rules
Quebec 11 records · Foraging rules
Massachusetts 10 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 6 records · Foraging rules
Ontario 5 records · Foraging rules
New Brunswick 3 records · Foraging rules
Pennsylvania 1 records · Foraging rules
Connecticut 1 records · Foraging rules

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