Wild Edible Mushrooms of Meghalaya

Summary

This research documents five species of wild mushrooms that grow naturally in the forests of Meghalaya, India, and have been traditionally consumed by local people. The study helps preserve traditional knowledge about edible wild mushrooms and their usage in local communities. Impacts on everyday life: • Identifies safe, edible wild mushrooms that can be foraged for food • Helps preserve traditional food knowledge for future generations • Contributes to understanding local food resources and forest biodiversity • Provides information for sustainable foraging practices • Could support development of mushroom cultivation projects

Background

Different flesh mushrooms grow widely in Meghalaya and have been consumed by local people for time immemorial. This study aimed to identify and document the edible mushroom species found abundantly in the forests of this region.

Objective

To collect and identify edible mushroom species that grow abundantly in the forests of Meghalaya and are traditionally consumed by local people.

Results

Five edible mushroom species were collected and identified: Lentinus edodes (Berk) Sing., Boletus edulis Bull ex Fr., Clavaria cinerea (Fr.) Schroet, Clavaria aurea (F) Quet and Cantharellus floccosus Juss.

Conclusion

The forests of Meghalaya harbor at least five species of edible mushrooms that have been traditionally utilized as food sources by local communities.
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