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Hygrophorus erubescens var. persicolor

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Hygrophorus erubescens, commonly known as the blotched woodwax or pink waxcap, is an agaric fungus native to Scandinavia, Japan, Central Europe, Great Britain and North America.

Description

Hygrophorus erubescens var. persicolor is a mushroom in the family Hygrophoraceae found in subtropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Also Known As

Camaron

References (1)

  • Estrada-Martinez, E., et al, 2009, Contribucion al conocimiento etnomicologico de los Hongos Comestibles Silvestres de Mercados Regionales y Comunidades de la Sierra Nevada (Mexico). Intercienca Jan 2009 Vol. 34 No. 1

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