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Public Description of Cantharellus cinnabarinus (Schwein.) Schwein.
Taxonomic Classification: Domain: Eukarya General Description: All parts red to pinkish red. Fertile surface paler than the cap. Cap: convex to plane or somewhat funnel shaped. Hymenium: blunt edged gill like ridges, cross veined. 1.5-4 cm broad Stipe: equal, smooth, pale at the base, 2-5 cm long Diagnostic Description: Color is diagnostic Distribution: Eastern North America Habitat: Under broad leaf trees such as aspen, beech, oak and hickory. Look Alikes: Hygrocybe species Uses: edible References: Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians by William Roody Notes: Current Name: Synonymy: Description author: walt sturgeon (Request Authorship Credit)  Created: 2011-05-23 17:50:08 WET (+0000) by walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) |