An Ethnobotanical Survey of Edible Fungi in Chuxiong City, Yunnan, China

This research studied the traditional use and trade of wild edible mushrooms in Chuxiong, China, where local Yi people have long harvested and used fungi for food and medicine. The study found 22 different edible mushroom species being collected and sold in markets, creating important income for local families. However, increasing commercial demand is putting pressure on wild mushroom populations. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides income opportunities for rural communities through mushroom collection and sale – Maintains traditional knowledge about edible fungi identification and sustainable harvesting – Contributes to local food security and dietary diversity – Supports development of eco-tourism and cultural tourism activities – Highlights need for sustainable resource management to preserve mushroom populations for future generations