Wickerhamomyces anomalus

Wickerhamomyces anomalus (E.C.Hansen) Kurtzman, Robnett & Bas.-Powers

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 Wickerhamomyces anomalus by month
Month	Records
January	1
February	11
March	0
April	23
May	1
June	2
July	19
August	18
September	13
October	20
November	0
December	0

Where it is found

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Iowa 15 records · Foraging rules

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About

Wickerhamomyces anomalus is a species of ascomycete and teleomorphic fungi of the genus Wickerhamomyces. It is used as a preventive (biocontrol agent) for undesirable fungi or mold, nevertheless it may spoil food in large quantities. It is used in wine making, airtight stored grain (preventing Aspergillus flavus aflatoxins), apples, and grapevines. Pichia anomala has been reclassified as Wickerhamomyces anomalus.

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