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Entoloma microcarpum

Family: Entolomataceae


What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Lyophyllaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in clusters in deciduous forests near the roots of bamboo stumps associated with termite nests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Sri Lanka


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agaricus microcarpus Berk. & Br.; Termitomyces microcarpus ;