Podaxis pistillaris (Gasteromycetes) from the desert of southern Iraq, an addition to the known mycota of Iraq | ||
Journal of Basrah Researches (Sciences) | ||
Article 1, Volume 38, Issue 3, September 2012, Pages 29-35 PDF (0 K) | ||
Authors | ||
Tawfik M Muhsin; Ekhlas K Al-Habeeb; ; Abass F Abass | ||
Abstract | ||
The desert gastroid mushroom Podaxis pistillaris (L. ex Pers.) Fr. collected from sandy desert habitat in southern Iraq was identified for the first time from this region. A detailed description and photographs are provided in addition to some information on its world distribution and traditional medicinal significances are discussed based on the available literature. | ||
Keywords | ||
Desert mushroom; folk medicine; Podaxis; Iraq | ||
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