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Agrocybe parasitica

G. Stevenson

Tawaka, Poplar mushroom

Bolbitiaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

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Description

A temperate mushroom in the family Bolbitiaceae, also known as the poplar mushroom.

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Edible Uses

The fruiting body (mushroom) is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, New Zealand,

Also Known As

Jisheng tiantougu

References (2)

  • Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 162
  • Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 310

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