Scaly pelt lichen

Peltigera praetextata, or the scaly dog pelt lichen, is a foliose lichen native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is defined by small belly-button-like growths called phyllidia on its edges and centre.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Scaly pelt lichen 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

• Peltigera degenii
• Peltigera canina
• Peltigera polydactylon
• Peltigera neopolydactyla
• Peltigera membranacea
• Peltigera evansiana

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Class

Lecanoromycetes

Order

Peltigerales

Family

Peltigeraceae

Genus

Peltigera

Species

Peltigera praetextata

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