Blackberry scale lichen

Psora globifera (Ach.) A.Massal.

Also called: globe fishscale 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 Blackberry scale lichen by month
MonthRecords
January3
February6
March23
April21
May39
June44
July80
August63
September36
October17
November12
December4

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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  • Wyoming5 records
  • New Mexico5 records
  • Alaska4 records
  • Yukon3 records
  • Alberta3 records
  • Vermont3 records
  • Texas2 records
  • Northwest Territories2 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Nebraska1 records
  • New York1 records
  • South Dakota1 records

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