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Tapinella atrotomentosa

mushroom

A mushroom of conifer stumps, a poor edible because of its bitter flesh.

Origin

Conifer stumps in Europe and North America

Season (United States)

July to October

Preparation

Only young ones are gathered; cleaned, the tough stem removed, it is blanched then cooked at length, mixed with other mushrooms, to soften its bitterness — never raw. If you pick it yourself, have the mushroom checked by a pharmacist or a mycological society before eating it.

Molecules

Mushroom beta-glucansIn small amounts, not counted Ergothioneine

Did you know?

Its Latin name comes from ater, « black ».