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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