Cantharellula umbonata, the humpback,[1] is a species of fungus in the genus Cantharellula. It is common in eastern North America, particularly in summer and autumn.[2][3] It is associated with Polytrichum and other mosses found in the southeastern United States.[3] It is edible, and best when young.[3]
Cantharellula umbonata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Tricholomataceae |
Genus: | Cantharellula |
Species: | C. umbonata
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Binomial name | |
Cantharellula umbonata | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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