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Lepista irina

(Fr.) H. E. Bigelow

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(c) William Van Hemessen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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(c) William Van Hemessen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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(c) William Van Hemessen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Lepista irina is a species of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae. It is a choice edible mushroom. It has cosmopolitan distribution.

Description

A subtropical fungus in the family Tricholomataceae that produces edible mushrooms.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom is eaten as food.

Traditional Uses

It is edible. It can cause some people to have loose bowel motions.

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Known Hazards

May cause loose bowel motions in some people.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Canada, China, India, Mexico, North America,

Synonyms

Rhodopaxillus irinus (Fr.) MetrodTricholoma

Also Known As

Rouse xiangmo

References (5)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 313
  • Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.
  • Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 121, 122 (As Rhodopaxillus irinus)
  • Thatoi, H. & Singdevsachan, S. K., 2014, Diversity, nutritional composition and medicinal potential of Indian mushrooms: A review. African Journal of Biotechnology 13(4): 523-545

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