Peltigera seneca

Peltigera seneca Magain, Miądl. & Sérus.

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 Peltigera seneca by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March1
April1
May1
June1
July1
August2
September2
October2
November0
December4

Where it is found

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About

Peltigera seneca is a rare species of foliose lichen in the family Peltigeraceae. Native to eastern North America, it was first identified in Pennsylvania's Tioga State Forest, where it grows on humus and mossy rocks. The species has since been reported from 17 localities in South Norway, two localities in South Finland, and a locality in China, extending its known distribution to Europe and Asia. P. seneca is morphologically similar to P. polydactylon, but can be distinguished by its unique chemical profile and genetic characteristics. P. seneca is characterized by its small thalli with narrow lobes and a pale zone on margins of its lower thallus surface. It contains several secondary metabolites, including a distinctive terpenoid not found in P. polydactylon.

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