Termitomyces letestui

Family: Lyophyllaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Agaricaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Digbende, Gabonidi, Gueto, Oussousou koadja, Tle kekpeka, Wikulwe

Synonyms

Lepiota letestui Pat.; Lepiota congolensis Beeli; Termitomyces letestui f. lactifluus R. Heim;