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Lactifluus edulis

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, Benin, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mwate, Nime, Umwamya, Umwate, Wisimba

Synonyms

Lactarius edulis Verbeken & Buyck;