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Lactifluus rubroviolascens

(Heim.) Verbeken

Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 2 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A fungal mushroom in the Russulaceae family found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is eaten as food.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, West Africa, Zambia,

Synonyms

Lactarius rubroviolascens Heim.

Also Known As

Puo' nga' lare pute

References (2)

  • efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
  • Njouonkou, A.L., et al, 2016, Diversity of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms used in the Noun Division of the West Region of Cameroon. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 18(5): 387-396

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