Lentinellus ursinus
(Fr.:Fr.) Kuhner
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLentinellus ursinus is a species of fungus belonging to the family Auriscalpiaceae. The caps are 2–10 centimetres (1–4 in) wide, often separated into lobes. They are brown in the center, fading to white at the margin. The spore print is white. It may require microscopy to distinguish from L. angustifolius. Lookalikes from other genera include Pleurotus ostreatus. It can be found in North America from October–March on the West Coast and July–October elsewhere. Like all species in its genus, it is inedible due to its bitterness.
Description
A temperate mushroom in the Pleurotaceae family with a cap reaching 10 cm across that grows on wood.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom has a peppery taste and is edible.
Traditional Uses
It has a peppery taste.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Nepal, North America, USA,
Also Known As
Kannye chyau, Pahelo chyau, Tangi syamu
References (1)
- Kharel, S. & Rajbhandary, S., Ethnomycological Knowledge of Some Wild Edible Mushrooms in Bhardeo, Lalitpur, Nepal.
