Milky mushroom
Calocybe indica
Family: Tricholomataceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are large and white.
There are about 40 Calocybe species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It needs a temperature of 30-35°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
It is popular in India.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
It grows on straw and non woody agriculture waste. This is cut fine and soaked before inoculation.