Cudbear

Ochrolechia tartarea (L.) A.Massal.

Also called: Cudbear Lichen, Tartarean Moss, Tartaric Saucer Lichen, crabseye 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 Cudbear by month
MonthRecords
January10
February9
March16
April19
May26
June28
July74
August47
September21
October24
November13
December4

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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  • New York5 records
  • Maine5 records
  • Ohio5 records
  • Nova Scotia4 records
  • Florida3 records
  • Northwest Territories3 records
  • Minnesota2 records
  • Texas2 records
  • Pennsylvania2 records
  • Arkansas2 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Virginia1 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • West Virginia1 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • Illinois1 records

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