Old-Growth Clam Lichen

Xylopsora friesii (Ach.) Bendiksby & Timdal

Also called: Fruiting Clam 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 Old-Growth Clam Lichen by month
MonthRecords
January2
February12
March4
April18
May37
June39
July107
August81
September37
October40
November5
December2

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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  • Montana9 records
  • Missouri6 records
  • Maine6 records
  • Vermont5 records
  • Quebec5 records
  • Maryland4 records
  • North Carolina4 records
  • Tennessee3 records
  • West Virginia3 records
  • Oregon3 records
  • Colorado2 records
  • Alberta2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • New Brunswick2 records
  • Connecticut2 records
  • Ohio1 records
  • California1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Alabama1 records
  • Georgia1 records
  • Texas1 records
  • Manitoba1 records

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