Termitomyces schimperi

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, Asia, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, China, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

It is delicious and popular.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Puo' shit, Tle kekpeka, Zhongfei yichaosan

Synonyms

Lepiota schimperi Pat.;