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Trametes hirsuta

(Wulfen) Pilat

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Trametes hirsuta, commonly known as hairy turkey tail or hairy bracket, is a species of fungus.

Description

A mushroom in the polypore family (Polyporaceae) found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten as food.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Boletus hirsutus WulfenCoriolus hirsutus (Wulfen) Quel.and many others

References (1)

  • See, L. S., et al, 2008, Utilization of Macrofungi by some Indigenous Communities for Food and Medicine in Peninsular Malaysia. Sustainable Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation: Roles of Traditional Forest-related Knowledge IUFRO World Series Volume 21 (As Coriolus hirsutus)

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