Cunninghamella echinulata
Cunninghamella echinulata (Thaxt.) Thaxt. ex Blakeslee
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 | 2 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 10 |
| December | 0 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Ontario 12 records · Foraging rules
- California 4 records · Foraging rules
- Utah 4 records · Foraging rules
- Iowa 2 records · Foraging rules
- District of Columbia 2 records · Foraging rules
- Saskatchewan 2 records · Foraging rules
- Tennessee 1 records · Foraging rules
- Minnesota 1 records · Foraging rules
- Georgia 1 records · Foraging rules
- New York 1 records · Foraging rules
About
Cunninghamella echinulata is a fungal species in the genus Cunninghamella. It is an asexually reproducing fungus and a mesophile, preferring intermediate temperature ranges. C. echinulata is a common air contaminant, and is currently of interest to the biotechnology industry due to its ability to synthesize γ-linolenic acid as well as its capacity to bioconcentrate metals. This species is a soil saprotroph that forms rhizoids, preferring soils enriched in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It has been reported occasionally an agent of mucormycosis following the inhalation of fungal spores. Czapek's agar is a suitable growth medium for the propagation of C. echinulata.
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