Strobilomyces floccopus
(Vahl) P. Karst.
Old man of the woods
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Description
A fungal mushroom in the Strobilomycetaceae family, 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, Mexico, Nepal, North America,
Synonyms
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
Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 231, 314
