Confused Dirinaria Lichen (Dirinaria confusa)

Confused Dirinaria Lichen, a reference photo — Photo: Jason Hollinger · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Dirinaria confusa is a species of fungus within the family Caliciaceae, belonging to the order Caliciales in the class Lecanoromycetes of the division Ascomycota.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Confused Dirinaria 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

Dirinaria applanata
Hyperphyscia syncolla
Physcia pumilior
Physcia clementei

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Caliciales
Family: Caliciaceae
Genus: Dirinaria
Species: Dirinaria confusa

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