nail lichen

Pilophorus clavatus Th.Fr.

Also called: tapered matchstick 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 nail lichen by month
Month	Records
January	7
February	8
March	18
April	24
May	37
June	50
July	63
August	83
September	59
October	32
November	8
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 219 records · Foraging rules
Washington 100 records · Foraging rules
Oregon 38 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 34 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 2 records · Foraging rules

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