charred matchstick lichen

Pilophorus nigricaulis Sato

Also called: nail 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 charred matchstick lichen by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	6
March	2
April	9
May	11
June	21
July	61
August	32
September	22
October	8
November	2
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 109 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 43 records · Foraging rules
Washington 15 records · Foraging rules
Oregon 9 records · Foraging rules

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Recent finds

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