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Cantharellus tabernensis
Growing at the edge of a path in a mixed forested area in NW Georgia (Floyd County), US. July 1, 2018.
Tan to pale yellow/orange upper surface. Muted orange fertile surface. Solid stipe.
I initially thought these were Cantharellus appalachiensis, but it was brought to my attention that C. appalachiensis usually has a hollow stipe. This leaves this ID at either C. tabernensis or an undescribed species. I am holding on to my specimens for further study, but I will leave it at the former.
''Cantharellus tabernensis'' is a species of fungus in the family Cantharellaceae that was described as new to science in 1996. It is found in the southern United States, where it grows in mixed pine and hardwood forests, close to mature ''Pinus elliottii'' trees. Fruit bodies have a yellowish-brown cap with a slightly darker brown center, and a bright orange gills and stipe. The specific epithet ''tabernensis'' refers to the meeting house at the Stennis Space Center Recreation area, near the type.. more
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