Lentinus conchatus
Mont.
Polyporaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Description
A tropical fungus in the family Polyporaceae, producing edible mushroom fruiting bodies.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is consumed as food.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, Peru, South America,
Notes
Also put in the families Agaricaceae and Tricholomataceae. Lentinus conchatus Mont. is a valid name and Lentinus conchatus (Bul.) Schr. is a synonym
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
