Amanita chepangiana
Family: Amanitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The cap can be 10-26 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 600-2,200 m above sea level in the Himalayas. It grows in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal
How it is used for food
The mushroom is eaten in curries.
It is sold in markets.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jamane