Biology:Khumb

Khumb is a variety of mushroom which grows naturally in the western desert area of Rajasthan, India . It is entirely different from the button mushroom. It is harvested in the monsoon months of July and August . The bulb of the khumb is very delicate. It is found in small quantities and hence sells at a premium price. Khumb is consumed as a delicacy among the Punjabi people that have migrated to the area from Pakistan. No effort has been made to exploit the variety for commercial production.