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mushroom
Lepiota spp.

Family: Agaricaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.

CAUTION: Lepiota ventriospora, Lepiota felina, Lepiota clypeolaria, Lepiota bruneoincarnata, Lepiota bruneolilacina, Lepiota helveola and Lepiota cristata are poisonous.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Madagascar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

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