Termitomyces tylerianus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTermitomyces tylerianus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae. Found in Africa and China, it was first formally described in 1964. Fruit bodies (mushrooms) grow in groups or clusters near termite nests in deciduous forests. The mushrooms are edible.
Description
A tropical mushroom in the Lyophyllaceae family that grows on termite mounds.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting bodies (mushrooms) are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Uganda,
References (2)
- Nakalembe, I., et al, 2015, Comparative nutrient composition of selected wild edible mushrooms from two agro‐ecological zones, Uganda. SpringerPlus (2015)4:433
- Tibuhwa, 2013, Wild Mushroom - an underutilized healthy food resource and income generator: experience from Tanzania rural areas. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:49
