Macrolepiota africana
(R. Heim) Heinem.
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A tropical mushroom in the family Agaricaceae, found in warm regions.
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Edible Uses
Macrolepiota procera, the parasol mushroom, is a well-known and highly esteemed edible species in much of Europe.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia,
Synonyms
Leucocoprinus africanus Heim
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Degreef, J., et al, 2016, Wild edible mushrooms, a valuable resource for food security and rural development in Burundi and Rwanda. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ. 2016 20(4), 441-452
- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
