Genea harknessii

Genea harknessii Gilkey

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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Recorded observations of Genea harknessii by month
MonthRecords
January1
February5
March9
April8
May7
June3
July0
August38
September0
October1
November0
December0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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Identification traits

Underside (gills, pores or teeth)smooth
Ecologymycorrhizal

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About

Genea harknessii, commonly known as the dark geode truffle, is a species of fungus in the genus Genea. The species was described by Helen Gilkey in 1916. The mature fruit is up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in) across. It has a convoluted, coral-like appearance. The exterior is dark brown (to nearly black) with a hollow interior, the surfaced of which is dark brownish. The sterile flesh between the dark interior and exterior 'skin' is white to grayish. G. harknessii grows underground in forests, especially white oak forests, but also coniferous woods. Although pigs hunt it, its edibility to humans is unknown.

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