Lactarius latifolius
Goos. & Heim.
Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Meise Botanic Garden
Description
A tropical mushroom in the family Russulaceae that grows in Miombo woodland.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting body (mushroom/fungus) is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in Miombo woodland.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Congo DR, West Africa,
Notes
Possibly now Lactarius medusae.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | — | 328 | 8.4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Kisubuya, Maya mori
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Degreef, J., et al, 1997, Edible Mushrooms of the Zambezian woodland area. A nutritional and ecological approach. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Envir. 1(3): 221-231
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 34
