Southeastern Pimple Lichen

Porina heterospora (Fink) R.C.Harris

Also called: wart 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 Southeastern Pimple Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January23
February18
March74
April58
May38
June19
July15
August9
September12
October41
November18
December61

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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About

Porina heterospora is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), crustose lichen in the family Porinaceae. It occurs in the southeastern United States.

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