Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia appalachensis (Culb.) Krog

Also called: Appalachian Speckleback Lichen, Appalachian punctelia, Appalachian speckled shield, Appalachian speckled shield 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 Appalaches Appalachian Speckled Shield Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	10
February	3
March	30
April	48
May	70
June	74
July	85
August	81
September	71
October	82
November	11
December	21

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

North Carolina 187 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 143 records · Foraging rules
West Virginia 76 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 59 records · Foraging rules
New York 39 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 37 records · Foraging rules
Minnesota 21 records · Foraging rules
Kentucky 17 records · Foraging rules
Vermont 9 records · Foraging rules
Pennsylvania 7 records · Foraging rules
Nova Scotia 7 records · Foraging rules
Ontario 5 records · Foraging rules
Massachusetts 4 records · Foraging rules
New Brunswick 2 records · Foraging rules
Maryland 2 records · Foraging rules

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Arkansas1 records
Quebec1 records
South Carolina1 records

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