Clavicorona pyxidata
(Pers.) Doty
Coral crown
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Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Auriscalpiaceae that grows on decaying wood. The fruiting body has a peppery taste that disappears with cooking.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten after cooking, which also removes its peppery flavor.
Traditional Uses
It needs to be cooked and the peppery taste disappears with cooking. Caution: Some people get digestive upsets especially after eating large amounts.
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Known Hazards
Some people experience digestive upset, especially after eating large amounts.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows on decaying wood.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, North America,
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Zheng, Y., et al, 2008, New Sesquiterpenes from Edible Fungus Clavicorona pyxidata. Helvetica Chimica Acta Vol. 91, pp 2174