Rhizopogon roseolus, shōro (Japanese: 松露/ショウロ), is a species of ectomycorrhizal fungus. It is considered a delicacy in Japan.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Blushing false truffle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhizopogon luteolus
- Rhizopogon occidentalis
- Lactarius cinnabarinus
- Phlegmacium sublilacinum
- Rhizopogon hawkerae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Rhizopogonaceae
- Genus
- Rhizopogon
- Species
- Rhizopogon roseolus
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