Starburst Shadow Lichen

Phaeophyscia endococcina (Körb.) 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 Starburst Shadow Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January2
February0
March8
April11
May25
June43
July77
August44
September16
October17
November11
December3

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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  • Vermont5 records
  • Quebec4 records
  • Nunavut3 records
  • Maine3 records
  • Alberta2 records
  • Connecticut2 records
  • Hawaii2 records
  • Massachusetts2 records
  • Maryland2 records
  • New Jersey2 records
  • Missouri1 records
  • Oklahoma1 records
  • Idaho1 records
  • Texas1 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Wisconsin1 records
  • Manitoba1 records

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Recent finds

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