Calvatia subtomentosa
Dissing & M. Lange
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A fungal mushroom in the Lycoperdiaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, West Africa,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Death Cap (button stage)
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Calvatia subtomentosa
Calvatia subtomentosa
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Death Cap (button stage): When cut in half reveals developing gills, stem, and cap outline inside the round exterior.
Calvatia subtomentosa: Uniform pure white flesh when cut in half, no internal structures visible, very large when mature.
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
