Maize head smut, Sorghum head smut
Sphacelotheca reiliana
Family: Ustilaginaceae
What it is like
A fungus that grows on maize and sorghum.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fungi
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ochondo
Synonyms
Ustilago reiliana Kuhn; and others