Melanopsichium esculentum
P. Henn.
Ishing kambong
Ustilaginaceae Edible: Fungus
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A smut fungus in the family Ustilaginaceae that parasitizes wild rice (Zizania latifolia). It is a temperate plant commonly sold in markets.
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Edible Uses
The fungus is eaten raw or fried.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten raw or fried.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Other Information
It is sold in markets.
Synonyms
Ustilago esculenta P.Henn.
References (1)
- Singh, P.K., Singh, N.I., and Singh, L.J., 1988, Ethnobotanical Studies on Wild Edible Plants in the Markets of Manipur - 2. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 12 No. 1 pp 113-119
