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Macrolepiota prominens

(Sacc.) M. M. Moser

Agaricaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

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Description

A tropical mushroom in the family Agaricaceae found across Africa and Central Africa.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Traditional Uses

Africa, Central Africa, Congo,

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

References (1)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17

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