Wolfiporia cocos
(F. A. Wolf) Ryvarden et Gilb.
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Description
Wolfiporia cocos is a fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae found in temperate regions. It is cultivated and harvested as an edible mushroom.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
References (1)
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 302
