Clitocybe castanea

Description

A mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fungus is edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo,

References (3)

• Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 113
• Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 317
• Schnell, 1957,

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