Agaricus silvaticus
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Brown wood mushroom, Sylvan mushroom
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAgaricus silvaticus (or Agaricus sylvaticus), otherwise known as the scaly wood mushroom, blushing wood mushroom, or pinewood mushroom, is a species of mushroom.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
The species is edible cooked, but resembles inedible mushrooms.
Traditional Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten. It can be eaten raw or grilled, used in sauces or fried with eggs.
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Distribution
It is a temperate and tropical plant. In Sikkim it grows up to 1,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Armenia, Asia, Balkans, Bavaria, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Mexico, Northeastern India, Japan, North America, Pakistan, Russia, Sikkim, USA,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
There are about 300 Agaricus species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bleeding mushroom, Forest mushroom, Gavilan, Hongo de zacate, Kalunge chew, Lindi mogu, Scaly wood mushroom, Totolita
References (19)
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- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 312 (As sylvaticus)
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