''Lentinellus cochleatus'', commonly known as the aniseed cockleshell, is a wood-inhabiting
fungus
A fungus (plural, : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of Eukaryote, eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and Mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified ...
. It has a mild aniseed odor and flavor.
Like all species in its genus, it is inedible due to its bitterness.
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Medicinal Mushroomsdescription and medicinal properties
Roger's Mushroomsdescription
Russulales
Fungi of Europe
Inedible fungi
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