Cantharellus ignicolor
R. H. Peterson
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Description
Cantharellus ignicolor is a mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
Although insubstantial, the mushrooms are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Guatemala,
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 ignicolor
Cantharellus ignicolor
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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 ignicolor: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
