African red-capped chantarelle
Cantharellus symoensii
Family: Cantharellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland. It can be in dry evergreen forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bwitondwe, Nyakeke, Peri
Synonyms
Afrocantharellus symoensii (Heinem.) Tibuhwa;