Wart lichen

Pyrenula occidentalis (R.C.Harris) R.C.Harris

Also called: western wart 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Wart lichen by month
MonthRecords
January1
February1
March9
April11
May4
June8
July21
August15
September16
October4
November1
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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  • California2 records
  • Louisiana2 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • Texas1 records
  • South Carolina1 records
  • Nova Scotia1 records
  • New Brunswick1 records

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