Pincushion Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia constipata (Norrl. & Nyl.) Moberg

Also called: wreath 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 Pincushion Shadow Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	7
February	3
March	6
April	7
May	14
June	31
July	48
August	22
September	21
October	6
November	28
December	0

Where it is found

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

British Columbia 43 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 29 records · Foraging rules
Alberta 26 records · Foraging rules
North Dakota 25 records · Foraging rules
Colorado 21 records · Foraging rules
Saskatchewan 8 records · Foraging rules
Texas 6 records · Foraging rules
Montana 5 records · Foraging rules
Nunavut 5 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 4 records · Foraging rules
Northwest Territories 4 records · Foraging rules
Washington 3 records · Foraging rules
Yukon 3 records · Foraging rules
New Mexico 3 records · Foraging rules
Utah 2 records · Foraging rules

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Manitoba2 records
South Dakota2 records
Michigan1 records
California1 records
Ontario1 records

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