Lactarius volemoides
Family: Russulaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The cap is 5-9 cm across. The edges finally curl upwards.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, East Africa, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
It can be eaten raw. It can be dried in the sun then stored.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mpofu, Ufanyi, Uselele, Utundulu, Wunyamagulu