Is Termite Mushroom edible?
Termitomyces heimii
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SafeConsidered an excellent edible mushroom. No inherent toxicity if correctly identified and fully cooked.
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Termite Mushroom can be confused with:
- Termitomyces albuminosus — Termitomyces
- Termitomyces microcarpus — Termitomyces
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