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Ramaria rasilispora

Marr & D. E. Stuntz

Ramariaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 455 iNaturalist observations

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Ramaria rasilispora, commonly known as the yellow coral, is a coral mushroom in the family Gomphaceae. Described as new to science in 1974, it is found in western North America south to Mexico and in the eastern Himalayas. It is edible for most people.

Description

A subtropical mushroom in the family Ramariaceae that is sold in local markets.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fungus 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, Escobeta amarilla

References (3)

  • 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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