Calocybe indica
Calocybe indica
Common Name: Milky mushroom
Type: Gourmet
The milky mushroom can grow huge, and is is one of the coolest looking mushrooms around.
These mushrooms are native to India, where wild harvested specimens were sold at local markets.
Milky mushroom prefers warmer climates, and can grow in places with temperatures regularly exceeding 30 degrees celsius- making them a perfect candidate for cultivation in Southern India and other warm and humid climates.
The fruiting bodies are large, and have thick, solid stems and meaty texture. They can be added to many different meals. They have a long shelf life, and do not bruise brown like many other similar species.
Milky mushrooms are also high in ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant.