Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

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Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
False chantarelle, in woodlands in Germany
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Basidiomycota Class: Homobasidiomycetes Order: Boletales Family: Hygrophoropsidaceae Genus: Hygrophoropsis Species: H. aurantiaca
Binomial name
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca (Wulfen) Maire

Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca, commonly known as the False Chanterelle, is an orange funnel-shaped mushroom which has been confused at times with the true chanterelles, however recent work shows its affinity lies with the Boletes in the order Boletales.

Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Edibility 4 References 5 External Links

[edit] Description

The False chantarelle has an orange cap up to 8 cm across, initially convex but becoming funnel-shaped. The decurrent gill-like structures are orange and forked, which is a distinctive and distinguishing feature. The spore print is white. The orange stipe is up to 5 cm high and lacks a ring.

[edit] Distribution and habitat

It is widely distributed in Europe and North America, being found in conifer woods in autumn.

[edit] Edibility

It has been described as edible (though not tasty) by some experts, but other authors describe it as poisonous. This mushroom contains a lot of arabitol, which may account for the gastronomical symptoms some people experience.

[edit] References

[edit] External Links

• Mykoweb - Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
• Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca info
• Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca photos