Scaly Ink Lichen

Placynthium flabellosum (Tuck.) Zahlbr.

Also called: blackthread 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 Scaly Ink Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January0
February0
March1
April0
May6
June9
July14
August21
September9
October1
November4
December0

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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  • Arkansas1 records
  • Colorado1 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • Montana1 records

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