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Cantharellus appalachiensis

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Species of fungus

Cantharellus appalachiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Cantharellales
Family: Cantharellaceae
Genus: Cantharellus
Species: C. appalachiensis
Binomial name
Cantharellus appalachiensis
R.H. Petersen 1971
Species of fungus
Cantharellus appalachiensisView the Mycomorphbox template that generates the following listMycological characteristics
Ridges on hymenium
Cap is infundibuliform
Hymenium is decurrent
Stipe is bare
Spore print is buff
Ecology is mycorrhizal
Edibility is choice

Cantharellus appalachiensis is a fungus native to eastern North America in the genus Cantharellus, which includes other popular edible chanterelles. The cap color varies from brown to yellow, often with a brown spot on the cap at maturity. C. appalachiensis is mycorrhizal and is found in hardwood forests. The scientific name C. appalachiensis is after the Appalachian Mountains.

References

  1. Kuo, M. (Feb 2006). "Cantharellus appalachiensis". MushroomExpert.Com. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
Taxon identifiers
Cantharellus appalachiensis


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