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Laetiporus gilbertsonii

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Laetiporus gilbertsonii is a species of polypore fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae.

Description

A mushroom.

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Edible Uses

L. gilbertsonii is edible, although some people have reported experiencing gastrointestinal upset after consuming it.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant. California.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

References (2)

  • Harvard Papers in Botany, Vol 6, No. 1:48. 2001.
  • http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html

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