Black-bordered Shingle Lichen

Parmeliella thriptophylla (Ach.) Müll.Arg.

Also called: lead 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 Black-bordered Shingle Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January5
February2
March18
April28
May47
June74
July115
August57
September58
October34
November7
December21

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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  • Minnesota6 records
  • Alabama5 records
  • Pennsylvania5 records
  • Prince Edward Island4 records
  • New Mexico4 records
  • Connecticut3 records
  • Idaho3 records
  • West Virginia2 records
  • Arizona2 records
  • Hawaii2 records
  • Kentucky2 records
  • Missouri2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • South Carolina2 records
  • Vermont2 records
  • California1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • District of Columbia1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • New York1 records

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Recent finds

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