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Amanita javanica

(Corner & Bas.)T. Oda, C. Tanaka & Tsuda

Amanitaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 16 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A mushroom in the family Amanitaceae found in pine forests of Nepal, growing in moist soil and sold in local markets.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.

Distribution

In Nepal it grows in pine forests, in moist soil.

Where It Grows

Asia, Himalayas, Nepal,

Other Information

It is sold in markets in Nepal.

Synonyms

Amanita hemiphaba subsp. javanica Corner & Bas.

Also Known As

Dar shyamo

References (2)

  • Adhikari, M. K., 2014, Addition and correction to the knowledge on edibility of wild mushrooms in Nepal: a discussion. Bul. Dept. Pl. Res. N. 36, Nepal p 4
  • Joshi, K. and Joshi, A. R., 2008, Ethnobotanical Studies on Some Lower Plants of the Central Development Region, Nepal. Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12:832-40

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