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Thelephora aurantiotincta

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Description

A mushroom in the family Thelephoraceae that grows near pine trees.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Medicinal Uses

It has anticancer properties.

Distribution

It grows near pine trees.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Notes

It has anticancer properties.

References (1)

  • Norikura, T., et al, 2011, Anticancer Activities of Thelephantin O and Vialinin A from Thelephora aurantiotincta. Journal of Agriculural and Food Chemistry. 59: 6974-6979

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