Boletus loyo
Espinosa
Loyo
Boletaceae Edible: Fungus, Mushroom
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Description
Boletus loyo is an edible bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae found in subtropical South America. It was scientifically described for the first time in 1912 from collections in Argentina.
Edible Uses
The mushroom is edible and rich in protein.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Notes
It is rich in protein.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | 12 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — |
References (4)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17 (As Boletus loyo)
- Martin, J. S. & Villagra M. M., 2013, Productos forestales no madereros de la Region del Maule. p 21
- Pfister, D. H., 2016, Fungi and Forests. ReVista 16(1) p 14 (As Boletus loyo)
- Schmeda-Hirschmann, G., et al, 1999, Proximate Composition and Biological Activity of Food Plants gathered by Chilean Amerindians. Economic Botany Vol. 53. No. 2. pp. 177-187
