Termitomyces robustus

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Termitomyces robustus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Lyophyllaceae
Genus: Termitomyces
Species:
T. robustus
Binomial name
Termitomyces robustus
(Beeli) R.Heim (1951)
Synonyms
  • Schulzeria robusta Beeli (1927)

Termitomyces robustus is a mushroom in the genus Termitomyces. It is considered one of the best edible mushrooms in the world. All attempts at cultivation by humans have failed.[1]

As with all members of the genus, humans collect the mushrooms in the wild. They are cultivated only by termites.

References[]

  1. ^ "Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms: Paul Stamets: 9781580081757". Retrieved 29 September 2014.


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