Tremella fuciformis Berk., a wild edible mushroom is reported here as a new record for the state. A detailed morphological description with photographs, distribution, associated mushrooms, and plants are provided for easy identification in the field.
Mushroom, New distributional record, Protected areas, Similipal Biosphere Reserve
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Manuscript Received on 22 August 2023
Manuscript Revised on 11 December 2023
Manuscript Accepted on 15 December 2023
Manuscript Published on 15 May 2024
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