Hypomyces macrosporus
Seaver
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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