Paxina acetabulum

(L.) Kuntze

HelvellaceaeMushroomsPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Paxina acetabulum
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Paxina acetabulum
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Paxina acetabulum
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Mushroom, Fungus

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Known Hazards

The edibility of the fruit bodies is often listed as unknown, but consumption of this fungus is not recommended as similar species in the family Helvellaceae contain varying levels of monomethylhydrazine (MMH). Although MMH can be removed by boiling in a well-ventilated area, consumption of any MMH-producing mushroom is not advisable (as with G. esculenta). Roger Phillips lists the species as poisonous.

Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant.

Mexico, North America,

Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent

How to Identify

A fungal mushroom in the Helvellaceae family, found in subtropical regions. The fruiting body is the edible portion.

References (1)
  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17

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