Parmelia pinnatifida

Parmelia pinnatifida Kurok.

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 Parmelia pinnatifida by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March0
April0
May0
June13
July15
August7
September2
October1
November0
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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About

Parmelia pinnatifida is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, first recognised as a distinct species in 1976. Originally classified as a variety of P. omphalodes in 1803, it is characterised by its small, circular body (thallus) with narrow, highly branched, overlapping lobes, and its grey to brown upper surface contrasting with a black underside. While its status as a separate species has been debated, modern genetic studies support this classification, though some uncertainty remains. The lichen typically grows on siliceous (silicon-rich) rocks, and occasionally on moss, plant debris, or tree bark, showing a preference for humid environments. It has been documented across Europe, North America, and Antarctica, with populations in mountainous regions, though its reported presence in the Southern Hemisphere requires further verification.

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