Pluteus cervinus var. ealaensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPluteus cervinus, commonly known as the deer shield, deer mushroom, or fawn mushroom, is a species of fungus in the order Agaricales. Fruit bodies are agaricoid (mushroom-shaped). Pluteus cervinus is saprotrophic and fruit bodies are found on rotten logs, roots, tree stumps, sawdust, and other wood waste. It is common in Europe and eastern North America.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
Although a poor-quality edible mushroom with an unremarkable flavour (and not preserving well), young specimens can be added to other cooked dishes.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
