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Gargal
Grifola gargal is an edible polypore of the Andean-Patagonian forests of Chile and Argentina. It forms large compound fruitbodies of overlapping caps on Nothofagus wood. It is known for a strong almond odour, which persists in its cultures and the wood it rots. Its immature fruitbodies are sold fresh in local markets in southern Chile.
Edible and highly valued for its fleshy texture and almond flavour; young fruitbodies are sold in local markets in Chile. Look-alikes: Bondarzewia guaitecasensis is more robust, lacks the almond odour and tastes peppery. G. frondosa is darker brown with an ordinary fungal odour.
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