Utenga
Amanita loosii
Family: Amanitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can grow in Miombo woodland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, Central Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nangnang, Ntella, Rerya, Tintin, Ulelema, Utenga, Wilelema
Synonyms
Amanita zambiana Pegler & Piearce;