Supa kinchir
Polyporus arcularius
Family: Polyporaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on rotten wood. It grows in moist places in forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru, SE Asia, Sicily, South America, West Papua
How it is used for food
The fruiting body is sometimes eaten.
It is sold in local markets in Nepal.
Edible parts
Fungus, mushroom
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mondowshuwt