Aphanoascus fulvescens
Aphanoascus fulvescens (Cooke) Apinis
Edibility
Edibility unknown — do not eat
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Lookalikes
No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.
Season
When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.
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| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 2 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Ontario 18 records · Foraging rules
- California 3 records · Foraging rules
- Quebec 1 records · Foraging rules
About
Aphanoascus fulvescens is a mould fungus that behaves as a keratinophilic saprotroph and belongs to the Ascomycota. It is readily isolated from soil and dung containing keratin-rich tissues that have been separated from their animal hosts. This organism, distributed worldwide, is most commonly found in areas of temperate climate, in keeping with its optimal growth temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). While A. fulvescens is recognized as a geophilic fungal species, it is also a facultative opportunistic pathogen. Although it is not a dermatophyte, A. fulvescens has occasionally been shown to cause onychomycosis infections in humans. Its recognition in the laboratory is clinically important for correct diagnosis and treatment of human dermal infections.
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