Termitomyces medius
Heim & Grasse
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Description
A fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae (also classified in Agaricaceae) that grows on termite mounds.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.
Distribution
It grows on termite mounds.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Togo, West Africa, Zambia,
Notes
Also put in the family Agaricaceae.
References (4)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, 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
- Pegler, D. N. & Piearce, G. D., 1980, The Edible Mushrooms of Zambia. Kew Bulletin. 35(3): 475-491
- 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
