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Riakambuzi
Cantharellus congolensis

Family: Cantharellaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is eaten amongst the Chichewa people in Malawi. It grows in dry evergreen forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, 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

Bwitondwe, Fumbo, Makara

Synonyms