Penicillium hirsutum

Penicillium hirsutum Dierckx

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 Penicillium hirsutum by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	1
April	1
May	2
June	0
July	1
August	1
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	1

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Ontario 5 records · Foraging rules
Alberta 1 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 1 records · Foraging rules
Illinois 1 records · Foraging rules
Ohio 1 records · Foraging rules

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About

Penicillium hirsutum is a species of fungus which causes blue mold of garlic on Allium sativum. The genus name is derived from the Latin root penicillum, meaning "painter's brush", and refers to the chains of conidia this fungus produces that resemble a broom. Blue mold of garlic occurs during harvest and storage, and is particularly prevalent on fresh garlic. This pathogen affects a wide range of hosts in addition to garlic throughout the world including apple, citrus fruits, corn, grape, melon, and pear.

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