For many people, membranous felt lichen is the first one they learn to recognize. It sometimes develops reddish upper structures, though they can be completely absent. This mushroom is called dog lichen because of the fang-like spines under the fruit body.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes of Membranous felt lichen
Cap
Upper surface brown, pale gray; upper surface veined or undulating, undersurface with conspicuous, hairlike rhizines
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Green
Silver
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
You can find Membranous felt lichen by these plants:
Spruces, Willows, Oaks
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Membranous felt lichen
On ground, trees, or rocks
Distribution Area of Membranous felt lichen
North America,Europe,Asia,Australia
Scientific Classification of Membranous felt lichen
