Woolly Chanterelle

Description:

An odd looking mushroom that resembles a shriveled vase. The upper surface of the cap was scaly and orange. The lower surface was cream colored and was covered in wrinkles rather than gills or pores.

Habitat:

This mushroom species is mycorrhizal with conifers, and I spotted it in a mixed forest.

Notes:

Strangely, this mushroom is poisonous to some people, but has been consumed without incident by others. It is said to be mild-tasting, but can cause gastrointestinal symptoms when consumed. Interestingly, it is widely eaten by tribes in northeast India and Nepal. So, the question is whether these particular populations of T. floccosus are nontoxic or if the local people have developed an immunity to it.