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Trametes cubensis

(Mont.) Sacc.

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Trametes cubensis is a poroid bracket fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It was first described in 1837 as Polyporus cubensis by Camille Montagne. Pier Andrea Saccardo transferred it to the genus Trametes in 1891.

Description

A tropical mushroom in the polypore family (Polyporaceae).

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Edible Uses

The fruiting body is eaten as a mushroom fungus.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

References (2)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Prance, 1984,

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