Matt Felt Lichen

Peltigera malacea (Ach.) Funck

Also called: felt lichen, veinless 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 Matt Felt Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January5
February7
March6
April7
May56
June206
July533
August494
September112
October20
November8
December1

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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  • Arizona15 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador14 records
  • New Hampshire10 records
  • Idaho7 records
  • South Dakota7 records
  • Saskatchewan7 records
  • Iowa4 records
  • Maine3 records
  • New Mexico2 records
  • New York2 records
  • Vermont2 records
  • Wisconsin2 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Pennsylvania1 records

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