Lactarius medusae
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, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania
How it is used for food
It is parboiled and then cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Unyakuvemba, Widziva