Knobby Moss-wart

Pertusaria globularis (Ach.) Tuck.

Also called: ballhead pore 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Knobby Moss-wart by month
MonthRecords
January11
February2
March18
April42
May47
June26
July28
August37
September29
October50
November8
December30

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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  • South Carolina5 records
  • New Hampshire3 records
  • Nova Scotia3 records
  • Maryland2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • New Brunswick2 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Rhode Island1 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Texas1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Minnesota1 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • Oklahoma1 records

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