Twin Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon geminatum Körb.

Also called: map 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 Twin Map Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January1
February0
March1
April1
May8
June36
July144
August59
September16
October10
November1
December3

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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  • Maine4 records
  • Utah3 records
  • Nevada3 records
  • New Mexico3 records
  • Michigan2 records
  • Connecticut2 records
  • Idaho2 records
  • Arizona2 records
  • Nova Scotia2 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Montana1 records

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