Penicillium maximae

Penicillium maximae Visagie, Houbraken & Samson

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

Season data is not available for this species yet.

Where it is found

No regional records yet.

About

Penicillium maximae is a species in the genus Penicillium which is named after Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. A 2022 study found that Penicillium maximae biomass powder and protein isolate could be considered as food products and protein substitutes fit for human and animal consumption.

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