Ophiocordyceps variabilis

Ophiocordyceps variabilis (Petch) G.H.Sung, J.M.Sung, Hywel-Jones & Spatafora

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 Ophiocordyceps variabilis by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	1
March	1
April	0
May	13
June	110
July	92
August	78
September	46
October	51
November	6
December	0

Where it is found

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

Indiana 91 records · Foraging rules
Pennsylvania 14 records · Foraging rules
Illinois 10 records · Foraging rules
New York 9 records · Foraging rules
California 9 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 8 records · Foraging rules
West Virginia 8 records · Foraging rules
Ohio 5 records · Foraging rules
Minnesota 4 records · Foraging rules
Massachusetts 4 records · Foraging rules
Maine 4 records · Foraging rules
North Carolina 3 records · Foraging rules
Ontario 3 records · Foraging rules
Vermont 2 records · Foraging rules
Wisconsin 2 records · Foraging rules

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Tennessee2 records
Florida1 records
Maryland1 records
Georgia1 records

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