Chroogomphus vinicolor
Peck (O. K. Miller)
Pine spike
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChroogomphus vinicolor, commonly known as the wine-cap Chroogomphus or the pine spike, is a species of mushroom in the family Gomphidiaceae. The fruit bodies have reddish-brown, shiny caps atop tapered stems. The gills are thick, initially pale orange before turning blackish, and extend a short way down the length of the stem. Distinguishing this species from some other similar Chroogomphus species is difficult, as their morphology is similar, and cap coloration is too variable to be a reliable characteristic. C. vinicolor is differentiated from the European C. rutilus and the North American C. ochraceus by the thickness of its cystidial walls. The species is found in North America and the Dominican Republic, mushrooms grow on the ground under pine trees. Although the mushroom is edible and sold in local markets in Mexico, it is not highly rated and may cause contact dermatitis.
Description
Pine spike is a mushroom in the family Gomphidiaceae found in temperate regions, particularly California, and sold in markets in Mexico.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. California.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Other Information
It is sold in markets in Mexico.
Synonyms
References (3)
- http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html
- Perez-Moreno, J. et al, 2008, Wild Mushroom Markets in Central Mexico and a Case Study at Ozumba. Economic Botany, 62(3), 2008, pp. 425–436
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 174 (As Gomphidius vinicolor)
