Old Gray Ruffles

Parmotrema tinctorum (Despr. ex Nyl.) Hale

Also called: Chinese parmotrema lichen, parmotrema lichen

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

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 Old Gray Ruffles by month
MonthRecords
January131
February107
March266
April163
May127
June118
July109
August132
September73
October114
November165
December239

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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  • Washington11 records
  • Kentucky10 records
  • Virginia10 records
  • Massachusetts5 records
  • Oklahoma4 records
  • Illinois3 records
  • New Mexico3 records
  • Nova Scotia3 records
  • Ontario3 records
  • Quebec3 records
  • Arizona2 records
  • British Columbia2 records
  • Missouri2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • Pennsylvania2 records
  • West Virginia2 records
  • Alaska1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • Minnesota1 records
  • New Hampshire1 records
  • New York1 records
  • Vermont1 records

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About

Parmotrema tinctorum, also known as the palm ruffle lichen, belongs to the Parmotrema genus. It is listed as secure by the Nature Conservatory.

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