The picture shows the white-covered chanterelle shot in August 2021. (Photo provided by Zhejiang Tianmushan National Nature Reserve Administration)
A new species called "Baiguai Chanterelle" has been discovered in Zhejiang and Hainan, my country. This discovery has been published in the international journal "Front Frontiers of Microbiology".
It is understood that chanterelles in Hainan Medical University was discovered in Hainan Parrot Ridge and Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain in 2017 and 2020. After gene sequencing, it was determined to be a new species.
According to reports, the white-covered chanterelles cap has smooth surface, wavy edges, yellow-white to light cream color, the flesh is solid, and the smell is not obvious.
A staff member of the Zhejiang Tianmushan National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau said that the discovery of new species has very important theoretical value and practical significance for ecological protection and biological evolution research, and it also proves that the ecosystems in nature reserves are stable, species rich, and the protection results are significant. The news of
has aroused heated discussion among netizens after being reported by the media. Many netizens left messages asking: "Can you eat it? Is it delicious?"
Qi Xiangbin said that chanterelles white-covered chanterelles is a type of chanterelles. At present, the industry has a relatively limited understanding of this new species. It is recommended not to eat it to avoid adverse reactions.
Reprinted from: Xinhua News Agency
Reporter: Zhu Han
Original title: "New species "white-capped chanterelles" were discovered in my country, experts recommend not to feed"
Source: Xinhuanet