Termitomyces magoyensis
N.C.Otieno
Lyophyllaceae Edible: Fungus, Mushroom
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical mushroom in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows on termite mounds.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya,
Notes
Also put in the family Agaricaceae.
Also Known As
Obuoch-oruka
References (1)
- Johns, T., and Kokwaro, J.O., 1991, Food Plants of the Luo of Siayo District, Kenya. Economic Botany 45(1), pp 103-113
