Basket fungus
Ileodictyon cibarium
Family: Phallaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are like a round ball.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The young fruiting bodies (volva) are edible.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Paruwhatitiri, Wangdoujun