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Lactifluus khasianus

September 28 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 16 0
  • New edible mushroom species Lactifluus khasianus discovered in Meghalaya
  • Scientists discovered a new edible mushroom species named Lactifluus khasianus in the pine forests of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
  • The mushroom, known locally as Tit iongnah by the Khasi tribes.
  • Lactifluus khasianus belongs to the milk cap genus Lactifluus and grows symbiotically with Khasi pine trees at 1,600 metres altitude.

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