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Ramaria rubiginosa

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Ramariaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 71 iNaturalist observations

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Ramaria rubiginosa is a coral mushroom in the family Gomphaceae. It is found in North America. The fruiting body is 6–12 cm tall and 4–10 cm wide. It is mostly white, with branch tips more yellow. The stalk is up to 4 cm wide, staining red due to bruising or age. The spores are yellowish. Similar species include Ramaria acrisiccescens and Ramaria pallida.

Description

A mushroom in the Ramariaceae family found in subtropical regions, sold in local markets.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruit body is eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets.

Also Known As

Escobeta

References (4)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Estrada-Martinez, E., et al, 2009, Contribucion al conocimiento etnomicologico de los Hongos Comestibles Silvestres de Mercados Regionales y Comunidades de la Sierra Nevada (Mexico). Intercienca Jan 2009 Vol. 34 No. 1
  • Perez-Moreno, J. et al, 2008, Wild Mushroom Markets in Central Mexico and a Case Study at Ozumba. Economic Botany, 62(3), 2008, pp. 425–436
  • Perez-Moreno, J., et al, 2009, Social and Biotechnological Studies of Wild Edible Mushrooms in Mexico. Acta Botanica Yunnanica Suppl. XV1: 55-61

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