Dwarf dog-lichen

Peltigera extenuata (Nyl. ex Vain.) Lojka

Also called: sheepish 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 Dwarf dog-lichen by month
MonthRecords
January2
February2
March7
April8
May13
June33
July69
August121
September33
October18
November4
December3

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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  • Alberta5 records
  • Colorado3 records
  • California3 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • Nova Scotia2 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador2 records
  • New Hampshire2 records
  • Prince Edward Island2 records
  • Tennessee1 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • Saskatchewan1 records
  • Nebraska1 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • Pennsylvania1 records

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Recent finds

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