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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;