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Lactarius laevigatus

Family: Russulaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Zambia


How it is used for food

It is boiled then dried and after that cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ungukuu, Wunyamalagata

Synonyms