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Lycoperdon giganteum

Batsch

Lycoperdiaceae Edible: Fungus, Mushroom

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(c) Kyle Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Description

A large temperate mushroom in the family Lycoperdiaceae.

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Edible Uses

The mushrooms are cooked or fried and made into soup.

Traditional Uses

The mushrooms and cooked or fried and made into soup.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Britain, Europe, North America, USA,

References (1)

  • Michael, P., 2007, Edible Wild Plants and Herbs. Grub Street. London. p 173

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