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Fungi Edibility: edible

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Irpex rosettiformis (Polypore rosette)
Irpex rosettiformis
Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)
Lycoperdon perlatum
Ganoderma lucidum (Bracket fungus) growing under oak in CA
Ganoderma lucidum
Tricholoma mongolicum (Mongolian row) illustration
Tricholoma mongolicum
Suillus grevillei (Greville's bolete)
Suillus grevillei
Agaricus silvaticus (Scaly wood mushroom) cap and gills
Agaricus silvaticus
Coprinellus micaceus (Mica cap)
Coprinellus micaceus
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Fungi Edibility: edible

Edibile definition

Edibility may be defined by criteria including the absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Mushrooms that have a particularly desirable taste are described as "choice". Edible mushrooms are consumed for their nutritional and culinary value.


Fungi-ID/Edibility

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