Cantharellus eucalyptorum
Ducousso, A.M. Be & Thoen
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Description
A mushroom in the chanterelle family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting body is eaten as a mushroom.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
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 eucalyptorum
Cantharellus eucalyptorum
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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 eucalyptorum: 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
