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Lactifluus heimii

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Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 2 iNaturalist observations

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Lactifluus heimii is a species of agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae. It is found in Burundi, where it grows in miombo woodland dominated by Bracystegia utilis.

Description

A tropical fungus in the Russulaceae family, which includes edible and inedible mushroom species.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Synonyms

Lactarius heimii Verbeken

References (1)

  • efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise

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