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Hypomyces macrosporus

Seaver

Hypocreaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 9 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A fungus in the Hypocreaceae family found in subtropical to temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom is edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America,

Other Information

It is a temperate plant.

Also Known As

Cafe, Chinanacate, Chintazcal, Oreja de puerco

References (5)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Cortes, L.E.U., et al, 2018, Ethnomycology and mushroom selling in a market from Northwest Puebla, México. Scientia Fungorum vol. 47: 47-55
  • Estrada-Martinez, E., et al, 2009, Contribucion al conocimiento etnomicologico de los Hongos Comestibles Silvestres de Mercados Regionales y Comunidades de la Sierra Nevada (Mexico). Intercienca Jan 2009 Vol. 34 No. 1
  • Perez-Moreno, J. et al, 2008, Wild Mushroom Markets in Central Mexico and a Case Study at Ozumba. Economic Botany, 62(3), 2008, pp. 425–436
  • Perez-Moreno, J., et al, 2009, Social and Biotechnological Studies of Wild Edible Mushrooms in Mexico. Acta Botanica Yunnanica Suppl. XV1: 55-61

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