Bony Beard Lichen

Usnea trichodea Ach.

Also called: 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.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Bony Beard Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January39
February33
March66
April78
May64
June89
July97
August108
September38
October36
November67
December49

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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  • South Carolina15 records
  • New Hampshire14 records
  • Virginia14 records
  • Maryland13 records
  • Vermont12 records
  • Quebec12 records
  • Connecticut11 records
  • Oklahoma10 records
  • California8 records
  • West Virginia6 records
  • Delaware5 records
  • Michigan5 records
  • Wisconsin5 records
  • Pennsylvania4 records
  • Washington4 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • British Columbia3 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • Kentucky2 records
  • Mississippi2 records
  • South Dakota2 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Minnesota1 records
  • Ontario1 records
  • Prince Edward Island1 records

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