Auriscalpium villipes

Auriscalpium villipes is a species of fungus in the family Auriscalpiaceae of the Russulales order. It is a spine fungus that grows on dead wood, and is found in Brazil and Mexico.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Auriscalpium villipes being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Campanophyllum proboscideum
• Filoboletus gracilis

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Russulales

Family

Auriscalpiaceae

Genus

Auriscalpium

Species

Auriscalpium villipes

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