Cantharellus odoratus
(Schwein.) Fr.
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Description
A fungal mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae found in tropical regions across Asia, Central America, the Himalayas, Mexico, and North America.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Asia, Central America, Guatemala, Himalayas, Mexico, Nepal, North America,
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
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 odoratus
Cantharellus odoratus
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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 odoratus: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
References (2)
- Adhikari, M. K., 2014, Addition and correction to the knowledge on edibility of wild mushrooms in Nepal: a discussion. Bul. Dept. Pl. Res. N. 36, Nepal p 4
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
