British felt lichen

Peltigera britannica (Gyeln.) Holt.-Hartw. & Tønsberg

Also called: flaky freckle pelt 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 British felt lichen by month
MonthRecords
January37
February21
March31
April34
May39
June71
July177
August116
September65
October34
November17
December17

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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More in the genus Peltigera

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