Cyttaria espinosae
Family: Cyttariaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It is 4 cm high.
Where it is found
It grows on Nothofagus glauca and Nothofagus obliqua var. macrocarpa. In Chile it grows for low altitudes to high altitudes. It grows in humid areas. It suits hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate some snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
It is usually eaten fresh in salads.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Diguene, Diwen, Lihuene, Quirene