Cantharellula umbonata, the humpback,[1] is a species of fungus in the genus Cantharellula. It is common in eastern North America, particularly in summer and autumn.[2][3] It is associated with Polytrichum and other mosses found in the southeastern United States.[3] It is edible, and best when young.[3]
| Cantharellula umbonata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Tricholomataceae |
| Genus: | Cantharellula |
| Species: | C. umbonata |
| Binomial name | |
| Cantharellula umbonata | |
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