Volvariella volvacea
(Bull. Fr.) Singer
Chinese mushroom, Paddy-straw mushroom
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVolvariella volvacea (also known as paddy straw mushroom or straw mushroom) is a species of edible mushroom cultivated throughout East and Southeast Asia and used extensively in Asian cuisine. They are often available fresh in regions where they are cultivated, but elsewhere are more frequently found canned or dried. Worldwide, straw mushrooms are the third-most-consumed mushroom.
Description
A small, round mushroom in the Pluteaceae family, cultivated on straw in tropical regions. Dried and canned products are widely available in markets.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting bodies are cooked and eaten, commonly canned or dried for later use. They are prepared in soups, sauces, stews, casseroles, omelettes, and steamed and stir-fried dishes.
Traditional Uses
The fruiting bodies are cooked and eaten. They are often canned. They are also dried for later use. They are used in soups, sauces, stews, casseroles, omelettes and steamed and stir-fried dishes.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It is grown on straw.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Europe, Gabon,Ghana, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, North America, Pacific, Philippines, Reunion, Sicily, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, West Africa, Zimbabwe,
Other Information
It is cultivated. Dried and canned products are available in markets.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Death Cap
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Chinese mushroom
Volvariella volvacea
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Death Cap: White/olive-green spore print, greenish-yellow/olive cap, white volva, ring on stem, grows under oak trees.
Chinese mushroom: Pink spore print, dark brown/grey cap, prominent volva, typically cultivated not wild-harvested.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cao gu, Ero mkpu, Fukuro take, Het feuong, Mkongyo, Okotoroko, Paaou kekpeka, Paddy mushroom, Paraley, Straw mushroom
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