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Gomphus kauffmanii
Kauffman's Gomphus
WTU specimens
Other herbaria
WTU images
Distribution: Western Western North America
Habitat: Old-growth conifer forests
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Edibility: Avoid
Description:
Identification:
Gomphus kauffmanii is similar to G. floccosus, but in its typical form usually can be recognized by the lack of orange hues in the cap, more abundant and coarser scales, often larger size, and more substantial stocky appearance. It is not prone to growing in clusters.
Edibility:
Avoid
Accepted Name:
Gomphus kauffmanii (A.H. Sm.) R.H. Petersen
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Gomphus kauffmanii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
CalPhotos: Gomphus kauffmanii photos.
9 photographs:
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