Termitomyces robustus
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]
| Termitomyces robustus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Termitomyces |
| Species: | T. robustus |
| Binomial name | |
| Termitomyces robustus | |
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As with all members of the genus, humans collect the mushrooms in the wild. They are cultivated only by termites.
References
- "Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms: Paul Stamets: 9781580081757". Retrieved 29 September 2014.
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