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Chlorophyllum hortense

(Murrill) Vellinga

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Chlorophyllum hortense is a species of agaric fungus in the family Agaricaceae.

Description

A tropical mushroom in the family Agaricaceae.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,

Synonyms

Chlorophyllum alborubescens (Hongo) VellingaChlorophyllum humei (Murrill) VellingaChlorophyllum mammillatum (Murrill) VellingaChlorophyllum subfulvidiscum (Murrill) VellingaLepiota alborubescens HongoLepiota hortensis MurrillLepiota humei MurrillLepiota subfulvidisca MurrillLeucoagaricus bisporus Heinem.Leucoagaricus hortensis (Murrill) PeglerMacrolepiota alborubescens (Hongo) Hongo

References (1)

  • efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise

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