Maricopa Rock-shield

Xanthoparmelia maricopensis Nash & Elix

Also called: Maricopa xanthoparmelia lichen

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

Photo: Even Dankowicz. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Bob Miller. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Bob Miller. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Elizabeth Braker. 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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Recorded observations of Maricopa Rock-shield by month
Month	Records
January	7
February	2
March	5
April	6
May	8
June	9
July	6
August	5
September	1
October	0
November	8
December	13

Where it is found

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

Arizona 39 records · Foraging rules
California 8 records · Foraging rules
Texas 8 records · Foraging rules
New Mexico 6 records · Foraging rules
Nevada 6 records · Foraging rules
Utah 2 records · Foraging rules

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About

Xanthoparmelia maricopensis, the Maricopa rock-shield, is a 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) wide, yellow-green foliose lichen in the Parmeliaceae family. It grows on igneous rock in southwestern North American deserts.

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