Paxina acetabulum
(L.) Kuntze
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Description
A fungal mushroom in the Helvellaceae family, found in subtropical regions. The fruiting body is the edible portion.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Known Hazards
The edibility of the fruit bodies is often listed as unknown, but consumption of this fungus is not recommended as similar species in the family Helvellaceae contain varying levels of monomethylhydrazine (MMH). Although MMH can be removed by boiling in a well-ventilated area, consumption of any MMH-producing mushroom is not advisable (as with G. esculenta). Roger Phillips lists the species as poisonous.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
