Lactarius volemoides
(Fr.)
Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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A tropical mushroom in the Russulaceae family, found in Miombo woodland. The cap is 5-9 cm across with edges that curl upwards as it matures.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom can be eaten raw or dried in the sun for storage.
Traditional Uses
It can be eaten raw. It can be dried in the sun then stored.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, East Africa, Tanzania, West Africa,
Also Known As
Mpofu, Ufanyi, Uselele, Utundulu, Wunyamagulu
References (4)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Karhula P., et al, 1998, Tanzanian mushrooms and their uses 6. Lactarius. Karstenia 38:49-6
- Tibuhwa, 2013, Wild Mushroom - an underutilized healthy food resource and income generator: experience from Tanzania rural areas. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:49
- 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
