Catathelasma imperiale
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Imperial cap
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCatathelasma imperiale, also known as Catathelasma imperialis, and commonly known as the imperial mushroom, Hutsul mushroom, or korban, is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Biannulariaceae. Basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are stocky, with a double annulus (ring), and a tapering to rooting stipe (stem). The species is ectomycorrhizal with conifers and is found in continental Europe and Asia. Reports from North America are unconfirmed and may refer to Catathelasma evanescens or similar species. The fruit bodies are edible and collected for food in China and elsewhere. The species is widespread but uncommon and is assessed as globally "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Description
A mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushrooms are boiled or fried. They can be eaten after being boiled in vinegar and preserved in oil.
Traditional Uses
The mushrooms are boiled or fried. It can be eaten after being boiled in vinegar and preserved in oil. When eaten cooked fresh it is indigestible.
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Known Hazards
When eaten cooked fresh it is indigestible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Asia, China, North America, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Darutoumo
References (3)
- Guild, B., 1979, The Alaskan Mushroom Hunter's Guide. Alaska Northwest Publishing Company. p 44
- Kang, J. et al, 2016, Wild food plants and fungi used in the mycophilous Tibetan community of Zhagana (Tewo Country, Gansu, China) Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 12:21
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 109 (As Biannularia imperialis)
