Top 8 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Valdivia
Nestled amidst rich biodiversity, Valdivia is a haven for countless fungal species. Its unique climate and diverse topographies foster the growth of a multitude of edible mushrooms. From forested trails to humid hideaways, discover 8 exquisite fungi varieties in their natural habitat. Indulge your palate by learning about their distinctive flavors, look and culinary utilization while demystifying these fungi to create delicious dishes. A journey into Valdivia's fungal fauna awaits!
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Most Popular Edible Mushrooms
1. Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Just as its Latin and the common English names suggest, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) is a fan-shaped or spatula-shaped jelly-like mushroom. It commonly grows in wood cracks and it sometimes even appears in the cracks of the processed wood and lumber. Despite the word "jelly" in its name, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus is not considered edible.
2. Bridal veil stinkhorn
Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) can be found rising up from the ground in tropical forests around the world. A distinctive netted fringe “skirt” descends from the cap along the length of the stalk. A type of “stinkhorn,” the fruitbodies of this species produce scents that vary between sickly-sweet to just plain unpleasant. The odor is meant to attract insects that usually lay their eggs in carrion.
3. Jelly Tree Ear
Jelly Tree Ear is a mushroom that grows on hardwood trees in North America. As suggested by its name, it can bear a striking resemblance to ears. This mushroom may completely dry up without enough water, but it is able to rehydrate after rain.
4. Snow fungus
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is so-named not because it is associated with winter, but, rather, because its fruitbodies look like little piles of snow fungus on the ground. This fungus actually inhabits very warm - tropical and subtropical - locations around the globe. Snow fungus does not have much taste, but it is cultivated for culinary use across East Asia, where it is often added to thicken soups and desserts.
5. Fan-shaped jelly-fungus
Just as its Latin and the common English names suggest, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) is a fan-shaped or spatula-shaped jelly-like mushroom. It commonly grows in wood cracks and it sometimes even appears in the cracks of the processed wood and lumber. Despite the word "jelly" in its name, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus is not considered edible.
6. Bridal veil stinkhorn
Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) can be found rising up from the ground in tropical forests around the world. A distinctive netted fringe “skirt” descends from the cap along the length of the stalk. A type of “stinkhorn,” the fruitbodies of this species produce scents that vary between sickly-sweet to just plain unpleasant. The odor is meant to attract insects that usually lay their eggs in carrion.
7. Jelly Tree Ear
Jelly Tree Ear is a mushroom that grows on hardwood trees in North America. As suggested by its name, it can bear a striking resemblance to ears. This mushroom may completely dry up without enough water, but it is able to rehydrate after rain.
8. Snow fungus
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is so-named not because it is associated with winter, but, rather, because its fruitbodies look like little piles of snow fungus on the ground. This fungus actually inhabits very warm - tropical and subtropical - locations around the globe. Snow fungus does not have much taste, but it is cultivated for culinary use across East Asia, where it is often added to thicken soups and desserts.
