Amanita hemibapha subsp. similis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmanita hemibapha, commonly known as the half-dyed slender Caesar, is a species of agaric found in southeast Asia and Oceania, although some distribution reports may refer to different taxa.
Description
A fungus in the Amanitaceae family that grows in pine forests in moist soil in Nepal. The mushroom fruiting bodies are sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten.
Known Hazards
The variant Amanita hemibapha var. ochracea found in China has been reported to cause dizziness and nausea after eaten in large quantities. Thus, human consumption is generally not recommended. The species is also noted to be confusable with the lethally toxic Amanita subjunquillea.
Distribution
It grows in pine forests in moist soil in Nepal.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, Malaysia, Nepal, SE Asia,
Other Information
It is sold in markets in Nepal.
References (4)
- 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
- Pandey, N., et al, 2006, Use of Wild Mushrooms Among the Tamangs of Nepal. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 7 (2006) 97-104
- See, L. S., et al, 2008, Utilization of Macrofungi by some Indigenous Communities for Food and Medicine in Peninsular Malaysia. Sustainable Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation: Roles of Traditional Forest-related Knowledge IUFRO World Series Volume 21
