Amanita masasiensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmanita masasiensis is a mushroom of the family Amanitaceae. It is found in Africa and is traditionally consumed in Northern Benin.
Description
A mushroom in the Amanitaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom/fungus is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Congo DR, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Also Known As
Kagongoro, Nakajongoro, Wawa kekpeka
References (6)
- Bloesch, U., 2008, Mushroom study, The potential of wild edible mushrooms. GTZ project.
- Bloetsch, U. & Mbago, F., 2008, The potential of wild edible mushrooms in the miombo woodlands of the Selous-Niassa Wildlife Corridor for the livelihood improvements of the local population. UNDP/GTZ
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
- Tibuhwa, 2013, Wild Mushroom - an underutilized healthy food resource and income generator: experience from Tanzania rural areas. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:49
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- Yorou, S. N., et al, 2001, Diversite et productivite des champignons comestible de la foret classee de War-Maro (Benin, Afrique de l'Ouest. Syst. Geogr. 71: 613-625
