Cantharellus spp.
Cantharellus mushroom
Cantharellaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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A tropical mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting bodies are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
VERY TOXIC
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus olearius
Antonio Abbatiello
Safe
Cantharellus mushroom
Cantharellus spp.
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
Cantharellus mushroom: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 113
