Lentinus prolifer
(Pat. & Har.) D. A. Reid
Polyporaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Description
Lentinus prolifer is a tropical mushroom in the Polyporaceae family, also classified in the Agaricaceae and Tricholomataceae families.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Uganda,
Notes
Also put in the families Agaricaceae and Tricholomataceae.
Also Known As
Ebishanja
References (2)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Cunningham, A. B., 1996, People, park and plant use. Division of Ecological Sciences, UNESCO. p 55
