Huitlacoche is an edible fungus that grows on maize (corn) and teosinte . It is harvested in Mexico as a delicacy, though it is considered a pest in most of the United States and elsewhere that maize is grown.

Categories: Edible fungi Fungus
Characteristic of: Mexican cuisine
Also known as:
Wikidata ID: Q1430040
Wikipedia title: Corn smut
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