Apricot fungus
Cantharellus longisporus
Family: Cantharellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus, vegetable
How it is grown
It especially grows towards the end of the rainy season in March and April.
Its other names
Local names
Makungula
Synonyms
Cantharellus longisporus subsp. isaloensis Buyck & Eyysart; Cantharellus longisporus subsp. littoralis Buyck & Randrianj.;