Almond-flavoured mushroom, Almond mushroom
Agaricus subrufescens
Family: Agaricaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
There are about 300 Agaricus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil, China, Himalayas, Japan, Nepal, North America, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agaricus braziliensis; Agaricus rufotegulis;