Cantharellus incarnatus
(Beeli) Heinem.
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Description
A mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae found in tropical regions, particularly in Miombo woodland.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
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 incarnatus
Cantharellus incarnatus
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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 incarnatus: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
Also Known As
Kamingombe
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Degreef, J., et al, 1997, Edible Mushrooms of the Zambezian woodland area. A nutritional and ecological approach. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Envir. 1(3): 221-231
