Termitomyces titanicus
| Termitomyces titanicus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Termitomyces |
| Species: | T. titanicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Termitomyces titanicus Pegler & Piearce | |
Termitomyces titanicus is a species of fungus in the Lyophyllaceae family. Found in West Africa (as well as Zambia), it has a cap that may reach 1 metre (3 ft) in diameter, and is reputed to be the largest edible fungus in the world. [1]
References
- ↑ "The funga". Retrieved 2009-06-27.