Mougeot's Rock-shield

Xanthoparmelia mougeotii (Schaer. ex D.Dietr.) Hale

Also called: Mougeot's xanthoparmelia lichen

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Photos

Photo: Randal. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Randal. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Randal. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
Photo: Randal. 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 Mougeot's Rock-shield by month
Month	Records
January	4
February	3
March	0
April	4
May	12
June	14
July	6
August	7
September	1
October	1
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 36 records · Foraging rules
California 5 records · Foraging rules
Washington 5 records · Foraging rules
Nova Scotia 4 records · Foraging rules
Colorado 2 records · Foraging rules

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About

Xanthoparmelia mougeotii is a species of foliose lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.

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