Cantharellus cyanescens
Buyck
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Description
A fungal mushroom in the Cantharellaceae family found in tropical regions, common in Burundi during the wet season.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting body (mushroom) is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burundi, East Africa,
Other Information
It is common in the wet season in Burundi.
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 cyanescens
Cantharellus cyanescens
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Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
Cantharellus cyanescens: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
Also Known As
Peri, Peri itukura
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Buyck, B., & Nzigidahera, B., 1995, Ethnomycological Notes from Western Burundi. Belg. Journ. Bot. 128(2): 131-138
