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tree moss

Pseudevernia furfuracea

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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Alaska.January 1,314, February 970, March 1,520, April 2,392, May 3,449, June 3,761, July 4,024, August 3,461, September 2,541, October 1,897, November 1,036, December 810.
United States27,194
Alaska27,175
Finland1,114
Russia974
France537
Austria533
Poland495
Italy417
Finland Proper396
Lithuania386

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Traits

Group and habits

  • Human edibleListed as edible by a harvested source. This is a research trait, not foraging advice.FungiTastic metadata

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Classification

KingdomFungi Including Lichens · Fungi
PhylumAscomycete Fungi · Ascomycota
ClassCommon Lichens · Lecanoromycetes
Ordershield lichens, rim lichens, and allies · Lecanorales
Familyshield lichens and allies · Parmeliaceae
GenusPseudevernia

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