Skip to main content

Pleurotus squarrosulus

(Mont.) Singer

Pleurotaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

No photos yet for Pleurotus squarrosulus

Sign in to contribute a photo

Description

A tropical mushroom in the family Pleurotaceae that is sold in local markets.

This description is brief — help expand it

Edible Uses

The mushroom is cooked with dried fish.

Traditional Uses

The mushroom is cooked with dried fish.

This uses section is brief — help expand it

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Asia, India, Nigeria, Northeastern India, West Africa,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets.

Also Known As

Mukum rathow, Nguiepa, Pachang, Patak

References (4)

  • Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Medhi, P. & Borthakur, S. K., 2012, Phytoresources from North Cachur Hills of Assam -3: Edible plants sold at Hflong market. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources. 3(1) pp 84-109
  • Medhi, P. & Borthakur, S. K., 2013, Wild edible plants sold by the Zeme Nagas at the makeshift market of Mahur, Dima Hasao district of Assam. Pleione 7(1): 84 - 93. 2013
  • Medhi, P., Sarma, A and Borthakur, S. K., 2014, Wild edible plants from the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. Pleione 8(1): 133-148

More from Pleurotaceae