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Q'ém:es

(plant)

Mushroom, Pine

Tricholoma matsutake

Origins
INDIGENOUS
INTRODUCED
Niche/Zone
1
2
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4

Ecology

Grows at Middle elevations.

Commonly found in: Moist coniferous forests (especially pine woods).

Uses

CAUTION: A type of mushroom closely resembling q'ém:es is poisonous. Do not touch or harvest mushrooms unless they have been positively identified as safe.

Food
  • Fried or cooked in stews.
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