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Yellow Foot

Craterellus lutescens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Cantharellales ›Family: Hydnaceae ›Genus: Craterellus

About

Craterellus lutescens, or Cantharellus lutescens or Cantharellus xanthopus or Cantharellus aurora, commonly known as Yellow Foot, is a species of mushroom. It is closely related to Craterellus tubaeformis. Its hymenium is usually orange or white, whereas the hymenium of C. tubaeformis is grey. C. lutescens is also usually found in wetlands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Foot?
The scientific name of Yellow Foot is Craterellus lutescens.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Foot?
The Yellow Foot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the order Cantharellales.
What family does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the family Hydnaceae.
What genus does Yellow Foot belong to?
Yellow Foot belongs to the genus Craterellus.