Termitomyces titanicus
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Termitomyces titanicus is a species of fungi in the Lyophyllaceae
family. Found in Southern Africa
, it has a reputation for being the largest edible fungi in the world.
Lyophyllaceae
The Lyophyllaceae are a family of fungi in the Agaricales order. The family contains 8 genera and 157 species....
family. Found in Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...
, it has a reputation for being the largest edible fungi in the world.