Sarcodon Cyrneus

Sarcodon Cyrneus

Common Names: Cyrene Amethyst Deceiver

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About

Sarcodon cyrneus is an edible pored mushroom found in Europe growing on spruce and pine stumps. It has a bitter, astringent taste and firm texture. The cap surface resembles amethyst crystals, giving it the common name amethyst deceiver. Contains anti-inflammatory diterpenes.

Flavors

Bitter

Intense bitter taste

Astringent

Drying, puckering flavor

Textures

Firm

Dense, fleshy texture

Fragrances

Pungent

Strong acidic, sharp odor

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Convex to flat, 5-15 cm wide. Scaly grayish brown.

Gills:

Tooth-like spines instead of gills, grayish.

Helps With

Inflammation

Contains anti-inflammatory diterpenes

Look Alike Species

Hydnellum Peckii

Specie:

Hydnellum Peckii

Edibility:

non-edible

Differences:Red fluid oozes from the cap, lacks scaly texture

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