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Camarophyllus virgineus

(Wulfen) P. Kumm.

Hygrophoraceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

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(c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

iNaturalist· cc-by-nc

(c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

iNaturalist· cc-by-nc

(c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Description

A fungal mushroom in the family Hygrophoraceae, found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Nepal, Russia,

References (2)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Dongol, et al, 1995, Edible Mushrooms in Nepal

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