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MUSHROOMS

Smooth Lungwort

Ricasolia quercizans

Mushrooms
Native
Smooth Lungwort, photo 1 of 5
Smooth Lungwort, photo 2 of 5
Smooth Lungwort, photo 3 of 5

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

Fungus. Grows in forests.

There are 85 observations of Smooth Lungwort in Québec, mostly in Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches and Laurentides, and it has been reported in 11 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and become rare from November to February.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Estrie16
  2. Chaudière-Appalaches15
  3. Laurentides10
  4. Capitale-Nationale8
  5. Outaouais8
  6. Abitibi-Témiscamingue8
  7. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine7
  8. Mauricie5
  9. Côte-Nord4
  10. Lanaudière2
  11. Bas-Saint-Laurent2

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

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Netted Shield LichenParmelia sulcata
Yellow Ribbon LichenUsnocetraria oakesiana
Powdery Axil-bristle LichenMyelochroa aurulenta
Varied Rag LichenPlatismatia glauca
Arctic Kidney LichenNephroma arcticum
Brown-eyed shingle lichenPannaria rubiginosa
Crumpled Rag LichenPlatismatia tuckermanii