Himalayan Laccaria
Laccaria laccata group
Family: Hydnangiaceae
Also called: Phalewa, Common Laccaria
Overview
Common pink-gilled mycorrhizal mushroom of Himalayan oak, rhododendron, and conifer forest (1500–3000 m). Sold in mountain markets through the monsoon. Mild edible; cook well.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Aug
Season
Monsoon (Jun–Sep) — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Host trees & substrate
- Quercus
- Rhododendron
- Conifer duff
Where it grows
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