Shaggy dung coprinus
Coprinus cinereus
Family: Coprinaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, East Africa, Malaysia, SE Asia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Huigai guisan, Ne-naga-no-hitoyo-take
Synonyms
Coprinus macrorhizus;