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Polyporus badius

(Pers.) Schwein.

Polyporaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

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Description

Polyporus badius is a mushroom fungus in the family Polyporaceae, found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fungus is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Himalayas, Nepal,

Synonyms

Polyporellis incipes (Fr.) P. Karts.Polyporus picipes Fr.and others

Also Known As

Chala chyau, Thi syamu

References (3)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Christensen, M., et al, 2008, Collection and Use of Wild Edible Fungi in Nepal. Economic Botany, 62(1), 2008, pp. 12–23
  • Kharel, S. & Rajbhandary, S., Ethnomycological Knowledge of Some Wild Edible Mushrooms in Bhardeo, Lalitpur, Nepal. (Also as Polyporus picipes)

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