Southwestern speckled shield lichen

Punctelia hypoleucites (Nyl.) 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 Southwestern speckled shield lichen by month
MonthRecords
January11
February3
March17
April14
May18
June33
July34
August14
September17
October24
November3
December24

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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  • Tennessee1 records
  • Virginia1 records

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