Volvariella parvispora
Heinem.
Pluteaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Description
A tropical mushroom in the family Pluteaceae.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
DEADLY
Death Cap
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Safe
Volvariella parvispora
Volvariella parvispora
Meise Botanic Garden
Death Cap: White/olive-green spore print, greenish-yellow/olive cap, white volva, ring on stem, grows under oak trees.
Volvariella parvispora: Pink spore print, dark brown/grey cap, prominent volva, typically cultivated not wild-harvested.
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
