Gerronema hungo
(Henn.) Degreef & Eyi
Marasmiaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Meise Botanic Garden
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Meise Botanic Garden
Description
A fungal mushroom in the Marasmiaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon, West Africa,
Synonyms
Marasmius hungo Henn.
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17 (As Gerronema sp.)
- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
