Bark Rash Lichen

Pyrenula cruenta (Mont.) Vain.

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 Bark Rash Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	90
February	84
March	111
April	96
May	61
June	40
July	15
August	14
September	14
October	61
November	49
December	88

Where it is found

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

Florida 179 records · Foraging rules
Louisiana 155 records · Foraging rules
North Carolina 121 records · Foraging rules
Georgia 103 records · Foraging rules
South Carolina 103 records · Foraging rules
Alabama 92 records · Foraging rules
Texas 34 records · Foraging rules
Mississippi 29 records · Foraging rules
Arkansas 5 records · Foraging rules
Virginia 3 records · Foraging rules
California 1 records · Foraging rules
Oklahoma 1 records · Foraging rules

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