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Agaricus volvatulus

Heinem. & Goos.

Agaricaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 5 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A mushroom of the Agaricaceae family found in tropical Miombo woodland.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in Miombo woodland.

Where It Grows

Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Congo DR, West Africa,

References (3)

  • Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Degreef, J., et al, 1997, Edible Mushrooms of the Zambezian woodland area. A nutritional and ecological approach. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Envir. 1(3): 221-231
  • efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise

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