Cumberland Rock Shield

Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia (Gyeln.) Hale

Also called: Cumberland Rock-shield Lichen, Cumberland rock-shield, Cumberland xanthoparmelia lichen, Questionable Rockfrog

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

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 Cumberland Rock Shield by month
MonthRecords
January56
February35
March95
April125
May174
June264
July427
August369
September163
October101
November56
December44

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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  • New Mexico33 records
  • Oregon32 records
  • Montana31 records
  • Massachusetts24 records
  • Wisconsin23 records
  • Wyoming21 records
  • Idaho19 records
  • Virginia18 records
  • New Jersey18 records
  • Vermont18 records
  • North Carolina14 records
  • West Virginia13 records
  • Kansas12 records
  • New Brunswick11 records
  • Illinois10 records
  • Connecticut10 records
  • Texas8 records
  • New Hampshire8 records
  • South Dakota8 records
  • Tennessee8 records
  • Nova Scotia7 records
  • Georgia6 records
  • Oklahoma6 records
  • North Dakota5 records
  • Maryland4 records
  • Ohio4 records
  • Alabama3 records
  • Nevada3 records
  • Louisiana2 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • Northwest Territories1 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Delaware1 records
  • Iowa1 records
  • Kentucky1 records
  • Nebraska1 records
  • Rhode Island1 records

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About

Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. It is also known as a member of the rockfrong lichens due to its coloration.

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