Red tentacle fungus
Clathrus archeri
Family: Clathraceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), Britain, Europe, India
How it is used for food
The very young egg like cap can be eaten. Older parts have a very bad odour.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Anthurus archeri;