Powdered Speckleback Lichen

Punctelia perreticulata (Räsänen) G.Wilh. & Ladd

Also called: Powdered speckled shield lichen, Reticulate Speckled Shield Lichen, 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Powdered Speckleback Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January9
February4
March3
April22
May35
June94
July149
August125
September44
October16
November19
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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  • Maine5 records
  • Massachusetts5 records
  • Oklahoma5 records
  • Ontario5 records
  • South Dakota5 records
  • North Carolina3 records
  • Alberta3 records
  • British Columbia2 records
  • Iowa2 records
  • Kentucky2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • New Brunswick2 records
  • Virginia2 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Illinois1 records
  • Maryland1 records
  • New York1 records
  • Tennessee1 records
  • Washington1 records
  • West Virginia1 records

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