Auricularia nigricans
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAuricularia nigricans is a species of fungus in the family Auriculariaceae. Basidiocarps (fruitbodies} are gelatinous, ear-like, and grow on dead wood of broadleaf trees. It is found in southern and eastern Asia, North America, South America and the Caribbean. The name Auricularia polytricha, when used by authors from the Americas, is a synonym of A. nigricans. When used by Asian authors, it likely refers instead to Auricularia cornea.
Description
Auricularia nigricans is a tropical mushroom sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Laos, SE Asia,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
References (1)
- Luczaj, L., et al, 2021, Wild food plants and fungi sold in the markets of Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2021) 17:6
