Montanelia saximontana

Montanelia saximontana (R.A.Anderson & W.A.Weber) S.D.Leav., Essl., Divakar, A.Crespo & Lumbsch

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 Montanelia saximontana by month
MonthRecords
January0
February1
March2
April15
May1
June0
July0
August1
September0
October1
November0
December0

Where it is found

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About

Montanelia saximontana is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It is characterized by its olive-brown, leafy growth form with powdery reproductive structures (soredia) and a black underside. The species grows on rocks and occasionally on tree bark across western North America, from British Columbia south to Arizona. Originally described from specimens collected in Colorado in 1962, it was transferred to its current genus in 2016 based on DNA evidence. It is closely related to the Asian species Montanelia tominii and can only be reliably distinguished from it using DNA sequences. Thalli can grow up to 15 cm (6 in) across, typically forming rosettes on rock surfaces.

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