Bay horsehair lichen

Sulcaria badia Brodo & D.Hawksw.

Also called: Groovy Beard Lichen, sulcaria 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 Bay horsehair lichen by month
MonthRecords
January8
February0
March7
April3
May1
June7
July2
August5
September2
October2
November13
December0

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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Recent finds

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