Splitting Yarn Lichen
Sulcaria isidiifera Brodo
Also called: sulcaria lichen
Edibility
Edibility unknown — do not eat
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Photos
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Photo: Adam J. Searcy. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist) -
Photo: Alex Heyman. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
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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| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 6 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 1 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- California 21 records · Foraging rules
About
Sulcaria isidiifera, commonly known as the splitting yarn lichen, is a rare species of pendent (hanging) fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. It has a dull yellowish-white to light brown and reddish-brown thallus and is typically 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) long. It is only known to occur in the Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve, in the Central Coast of California region, where it grows on a variety of shrubs.
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