Lactarius gymnocarpus
R. Heim. & Singer
Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
gbif· cc0
San Francisco State University, Harry D. Thiers Herbarium (SFSU-)
Description
A fungal mushroom in the Russulaceae family, found in tropical regions.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, West Africa,
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Ducousso, M., et al, 2003, Les champignons ectomycorhiziens des forêts naturelles et des plantations d’Afrique de l’Ouest : une source de champignons comestibles. Bois et FORÊTS des TROPIQUES, 2003, N° 275 (1)
- Verbeken, A. and Walleyn, R., 1999, Studies in Tropical African Lactarius species 7 A synopsis of the section edules and a review on the edible species. Belg. Journ. Bot. 132(2): 175-184
