Termitomyces aurantiacus

Family: Lyophyllaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Agaricaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Asia, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Indochina, Malawi, Malaysia, SE Asia, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

The mushroom is cooked.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kulat tahun, Nsempedia, Puo' mesisi, Widongwe

Synonyms

Termitomyces striatus var. aurantiacus R. Heim;