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Lampsilis cardium is a species of freshwater mussel in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. It is known commonly as the plain pocketbook. It is widespread in eastern North America, where it is native to the Mississippi River and Great Lakes drainage systems.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Plain Pocketbook being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lampsilis ovata
- Lampsilis cariosa
- Atlanticoncha ochracea
- Cyrtonaias tampicoensis
- Lampsilis ornata
- Lampsilis higginsii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Unionida
- Family
- Unionidae
- Genus
- Lampsilis
- Species
- Lampsilis cardium
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