Molecular insights into two wild edible mushrooms from Jammu and Kashmir, India
摘要
In the present communication, morpho-molecular analysis of two highly edible mushrooms, Sparassis latifolia (Sparassidaceae) and Hericium erinaceus (Hericiaceae) is presented along with their ethnomycological importance. Comprehensive morphological descriptions, high-resolution colour photographs, detailed line drawings, and molecular phylogenetic analyses are provided to substantiate this finding. This study not only expands the known geographical distribution of Sparassis latifolia and Hericium erinaceus, but also underscores their ethnomycological relevance and potential applications in culinary contexts.