Lobaria amplissima

(Scop.) Forssell

LobariaceaeMushroomsPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Lobaria amplissima
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Lobaria amplissima
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(c) Joe DiMeglio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Lobaria amplissima
iNaturalist · cc-by-nc
(c) Joe DiMeglio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

What to Eat

Edible parts: Lichen

The lichen is boiled and eaten, or dried, boiled, and added to soup.

Known Hazards

None mentioned.

Where to Find It

It grows on white pine.

How to Identify

A lichen in the Lobariaceae family that grows on white pine trees. The entire lichen is edible.

Notes

Probably now in the Peltigeraceae family.

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