Usnea Cartilage Lichen

Ramalina usnea (L.) R.Howe

Also called: cartilage 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.

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Recorded observations of Usnea Cartilage Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	12
February	15
March	11
April	8
May	1
June	2
July	3
August	4
September	2
October	2
November	11
December	7

Where it is found

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

Florida 84 records · Foraging rules
California 11 records · Foraging rules
Texas 6 records · Foraging rules
Hawaii 2 records · Foraging rules
North Carolina 2 records · Foraging rules
Connecticut 1 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 1 records · Foraging rules

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