MUSHROOMS

Mycocalicium lichen

Mycocalicium subtile

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

Fungus. Grows in conifers and in forests. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 27 observations of Mycocalicium lichen in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Outaouais and Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions.

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