Embossed Beard Lichen

Usnea perplexans Stirt.

Also called: Lapland Beard Lichen, Powdered Beard Lichen, perplexed beard 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 Embossed Beard Lichen by month
Month	Records
January	2
February	2
March	3
April	3
May	5
June	13
July	21
August	7
September	5
October	2
November	2
December	0

Where it is found

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

British Columbia 25 records · Foraging rules
Colorado 17 records · Foraging rules
California 8 records · Foraging rules
Ontario 3 records · Foraging rules
Yukon 2 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 2 records · Foraging rules
New Mexico 1 records · Foraging rules
Nevada 1 records · Foraging rules
Utah 1 records · Foraging rules
Quebec 1 records · Foraging rules
Washington 1 records · Foraging rules
Manitoba 1 records · Foraging rules
Montana 1 records · Foraging rules

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