Termitomyces robustus

Termitomyces robustus is a mushroom in the genus Termitomyces. It is considered one of the best edible mushrooms in the world. All attempts at cultivation by humans have failed.[1]

Termitomyces robustus
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T. robustus
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Termitomyces robustus
(Beeli) R. Heim

As with all members of the genus, humans collect the mushrooms in the wild. They are cultivated only by termites.

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