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;