Pea-green Shield Lichen

Parmelia fraudans (Nyl.) Nyl.

Also called: shield 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 Pea-green Shield Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January1
February2
March1
April2
May5
June55
July107
August50
September17
October4
November2
December0

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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  • Texas1 records
  • Idaho1 records

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