Phaeangium lefebvrei
Pat.
Desert truffle
Helvellaceae Edible: Fruiting body, Mushroom
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Description
A truffle-like mushroom (Helvellaceae) found in temperate regions, fruiting as an edible underground fungal body.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting body (mushroom) is eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting body | 61 | — | — | 23.2 | — | — | 11 | — |
Synonyms
Picoa lefebvrei
Also Known As
Niaohedijun
References (2)
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 312
- Manju, S., and Sundriyal, R. C., 2001, Wild Edible Plants of the Sikkim Himalaya: Nutritive Values of Selected Species. Economic Botany 55(3): 377-390
