Clavaria purpurea
Fr.
Purple fairy club
Clavariaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Description
Clavaria purpurea is a fungus in the family Clavariaceae, commonly known as purple fairy club. It grows in temperate regions and has a club-like fruiting body.
Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Russia,
Notes
MycoBank also as authority O. F. Mull. as legitimate.
Also Known As
Zishanhujun
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 317
