Rhodocollybia maculata
(Alb. & Schwein.) P. Kumm.
Spotted toughshank
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhodocollybia maculata, commonly known as the spotted toughshank, is a species of basidiomycete fungus in the family Omphalotaceae. R. maculata is a source of collybolide, a sesquiterpenoid containing a furyl-ẟ-lactone motif reminiscent of salvinorin A.
Description
Spotted toughshank is a small mushroom with a white cap belonging to the Marasmiaceae family.
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Traditional Uses
It is listed as bitter and therefore not edible in Pace, G., 1998,
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Known Hazards
Listed as bitter and not edible.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Ciesla, W.M., 1998, Non-wood forest products from conifers. Non-wood forest products 12, FAO, Rome, p 91 (As Collybia maculata)
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 86 (As Collybia maculata)
