Flaking Tarpaper Lichen (Collema flaccidum)

Flaking Tarpaper Lichen, a reference photo — Photo: This image was created by user zaca at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Collema flaccidum is a species of lichen belonging to the family Collemataceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Flaking Tarpaper 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

Collema subflaccidum
Lathagrium auriforme
Lathagrium fuscovirens
Collema furfuraceum
Leptogium acadiense
Scytinium dactylinum

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Peltigerales
Family: Collemataceae
Genus: Collema
Species: Collema flaccidum

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