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Lepista panaeolus

(Fr.) P. Karst.

Cloudy tricholoma, Spotted Blewit

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Lepista panaeolus is a species of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae. It has cosmopolitan distribution.

Description

A fungal mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae, found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Britain, Europe,

Synonyms

Agaricus panaeolus Fr.Rhodopaxillus panaeolus (Fr.) MaireLepista luscinaTricholoma

References (2)

  • Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 78
  • Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 122 (As Rhodopaxillus panaeolus)

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