Volvariella diplasia
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Description
A mushroom in the family Pluteaceae.
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Edible Uses
The fungal fruiting body is edible.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Death Cap
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Volvariella diplasia
Volvariella diplasia
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Death Cap: White/olive-green spore print, greenish-yellow/olive cap, white volva, ring on stem, grows under oak trees.
Volvariella diplasia: Pink spore print, dark brown/grey cap, prominent volva, typically cultivated not wild-harvested.
Also Known As
Baicaogu
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
