commonly known smooth species edible fungus family mushrooms species found asia africa north_america species complex taxonomic history undergone changes description american mycologist fruit bodies fungus brightly colored yellow orange usually highly conspicuous soil found maturity mushroom resembles filled funnel spore bearing surface sloping outer sides texture fertile hymenium caps distinguishing characteristic species unlike known golden hymenium chemical analysis revealed presence compounds fruit bodies taxonomy species described scientific literature american lewis based specimens collected ohio later transferred moses mentioned fungus analysis specimens changed epithet calling motivation change unclear publication suggests berkeley apparently reluctant surrender organism suggests berkeley necessity avoid giving species situation generic specific epithet identical indicates future publication renders explanation dubious berkeley referred species chosen indicated type location alabama different mentioned considers berkeley new new species berkeley clearly indicated thought synonymous normally circumstances specimen considered type unable locate original specimen according rules botanical nomenclature berkeley epithet precedence earliest published associated type specimen synonym american mycologist transferred genus mushroom commonly known smooth specific means refers smooth hymenium description caps fruit bodies typically range diameter flattened somewhat funnel shaped surface margin cap surface dry slightly covered layer fine hairs deep bright orange yellow color older specimens fading yellow age extreme margins cap paler yellow typically curve downward young specimens fruit bodies reach height spore bearing surface initially smooth gradually develops channels ridges appear shallow gills vein like wide color pale yellow continuous surface stem stem stout long thick cylindrical tapering downwards base internally stems stuffed filled cotton like solid rarely fruit bodies stems joined base cases usually fused stems flesh solid partly hollow insect larvae pale yellow color thick spores smooth roughly ellipsoid shape typical dimensions deposit spore print spores light yellow orange microscope pale yellowish spore bearing cells basidia spored slightly club shaped distinctly wall base clamp connections short branches connecting cell previous cell allow passage products nuclear division present hyphae parts fruit body similar species golden thicker flesh addition surface similar appearance distinguished thinner flesh hollow stem poisonous jack mushroom roughly similar stature color differentiated true gills sharply defined edges growth decaying wood wood buried soil usually large overlapping clusters author considers likely represent species complex including completely smooth sweet smell hyphae edibility like species genus edible considered choice odor resembles taste mild moderately opinion authors field guide edible fungi illinois compared known general somewhat disappointing compared delicious relatives distribution habitat distributed north_america africa malaysia specifically hills united_states range extends northward michigan new_england typically found growing solitary groups clusters hardwood trees fungus produces fruit bodies summer autumn new_england area united_states mycologist noted grow road shoulders grass near oaks growing sloping creek banks malaysia found growing soil forests species trees family reported india forming association endemic tree species like semi forests compounds study composition species compared species including var content species virtually identical comprising significant difference contained significant quantity unidentified thought breakdown product
Cantharellus lateritius