Pycnoporus cinnabarinus
(Jacq.) P. Karst.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPycnoporus cinnabarinus, also known as the cinnabar polypore, is a saprophytic, white rot decomposer. Its fruit body is a bright orangish shelf fungus up to 12 centimetres (4+3⁄4 in) across and 1.5 cm (5⁄8 in) thick. It stains dark in potassium hydroxide. There 2–4 pores per mm. The spore print is white. It is common in many areas and is widely distributed throughout the world. It is inedible. It produces cinnabarinic acid to protect itself from bacteria.
Description
Pycnoporus cinnabarinus is a mushroom fungus in the family Coriolaceae, found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fungus is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, Nepal,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17