Armillaria distans
(Pat.) Sacc et Syd
Mushroom
Tricholomataceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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An edible tropical mushroom of the Tricholomataceae family.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom/fungus is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
DEADLY
Deadly Galerina (Funeral Bell)
Galerina marginata
Alan Rockefeller
Safe
Mushroom
Armillaria distans
Deadly Galerina (Funeral Bell): Rusty-brown spore print, smooth brown cap, thin fragile ring, grows in smaller clusters.
Mushroom: White spore print, brown-black scales on cap, prominent white ring on stem, grows in large clusters.
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 113
