Borrer's Speckled Shield Lichen

Punctelia borreri (Sm.) Krog

Also called: punctelia

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 Borrer's Speckled Shield Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January2
February8
March13
April24
May7
June15
July26
August23
September10
October14
November4
December9

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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  • Hawaii4 records
  • Iowa3 records
  • Pennsylvania3 records
  • New Mexico3 records
  • Illinois3 records
  • Michigan3 records
  • British Columbia2 records
  • Florida2 records
  • Indiana2 records
  • Kentucky2 records
  • Oklahoma1 records
  • South Carolina1 records
  • New York1 records
  • New Hampshire1 records
  • Maine1 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • Arkansas1 records
  • Alabama1 records
  • West Virginia1 records
  • Wyoming1 records

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Recent finds

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