Cantharellus aff. cinnabarinus var. australiensis
(J. B. Cleland) E. J. H. Corner
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Cantharellus aff. cinnabarinus var. australiensis is a mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus olearius
Antonio Abbatiello
Cantharellus aff. cinnabarinus var. australiensis
Cantharellus aff. cinnabarinus var. australiensis
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
Cantharellus aff. cinnabarinus var. australiensis: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
References (1)
- Bougher, N.L. & Syme, K., 1998, Fungi of Southern Australia. UWA Press p 312
