Cantharellus subcibarius
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
Cantharellus subcibarius is a mushroom in the family Cantharellaceae found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, Nepal,
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 subcibarius
Cantharellus subcibarius
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
Cantharellus subcibarius: 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
