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Crepidotus mollis

(Schaeff.) Staude

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Crepidotus mollis, commonly known as the peeling oysterling, soft slipper, jelly crep, or flabby crepidotus, is a species of mushroom. It is regarded as inedible.

Description

A mushroom in the family Agaricaceae that is eaten among the Dani people in Papua, Indonesia.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom is eaten.

Distribution

It is eaten among the Dani in Papua Indonesia.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Papua, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Agaricus mollis Schaeff.

References (3)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Imai, S., 1938, Studies on the Agaricaceae of Hokkaido. 2. Jour. Facul. Agr., Hokkaido Imp. Univ., Sapporo, Vol. XLIII, Pt. 2, August, 1938
  • Walulo, E. B., 2008, Review: Research Ethnobotany in Indonesia and the Future Perspectives. Biodiversitas Vol. 9 Nomor 1. Halaman 59-63 http://www.unsjournals.com/D/D0901/D090114.pdf

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