Lactarius laevigatus
Verbeken
Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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A fungal mushroom in the Russulaceae family, found in tropical regions and Miombo woodland.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is boiled, then dried, and subsequently cooked before eating.
Traditional Uses
It is boiled then dried and after that cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Zambia,
Also Known As
Ungukuu, Wunyamalagata
References (2)
- Karhula P., et al, 1998, Tanzanian mushrooms and their uses 6. Lactarius. Karstenia 38:49-6
- 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
