Termite mushroom
Termitomyces clypeatus

Family: Lyophyllaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Agaricaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is eaten amongst the Bebba people in Zambia. It grows on termite mounds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kenya, India, Indochina, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

It is highly prized.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dunyichaosan, Kourouguidanou, Niom, Nlong, Nundhukuli, Nyonzwe, Tchouhounga, Toutoum kekpeka, Wouriho

Synonyms

Sinotermitomyces taiwanensis M. Zang & C. M. Chen;