Ustilaginaceae
6 edible species
Fungal family causing smut diseases on grains; some species historically harvested as food delicacy.
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Melanopsichium esculentum
Ishing kambong
Edible: Fungus
Sphacelotheca reiliana
Maize head smut, Sorghum head smut
Edible: Fungi
Sporisorium cruentum
Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Ustilago consimilis
Shingut kambong
Edible: Fungus
Ustilago maydis
Mexico corn fungus
Edible: Fruiting body, Fungus, Vegetable
Ustilago zeae
Corn smut
Edible: Fungus