Termitomyces striatus

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, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, 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

Ubuduri, Ubuturi

Synonyms

Schulzeria striata Beeli;