Cantharellus appalachiensis
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| Species: | C. appalachiensis
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| Cantharellus appalachiensis R.H. Petersen 1971
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 | 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.[1] The scientific name C. appalachiensis is after the Appalachian Mountains.
References
- ^ Kuo, M. (Feb 2006). "Cantharellus appalachiensis". MushroomExpert.Com. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
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