Termitomyces tylerianus

Dec 21, 2016

 

Termitomyces tylerianus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae, found in Africa and China.    Fruit bodies (mushrooms) grow in groups or clusters near termite nests in deciduous forests. The mushrooms are edible.

This photo was taken in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) in August.

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