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Gyromitra antarctica

Family: Discinaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Helvellaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

It needs to be cooked.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chicharron de cerro, Poto

Synonyms