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Termitomyces sp. seen in Kerala

Termitomyces Kerala S.jpg Catathelasma imperiale Cordova 2011 DW SThumbnailsPuri cantilever bridge DW MsCatathelasma imperiale Cordova 2011 DW SThumbnailsPuri cantilever bridge DW MsCatathelasma imperiale Cordova 2011 DW SThumbnailsPuri cantilever bridge DW MsCatathelasma imperiale Cordova 2011 DW SThumbnailsPuri cantilever bridge DW Ms

A Termitomyces, probably T. clypeatus. Sushri Tripathy tells me it is commonly eaten in South India. Termite mushrooms are only known from cultivation by termites! Thattekkhad, Kerala