Blusher
Amanita rubescens

Family: Amanitaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Austria, Balkans, Benin, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Central America, China, Congo DR, Czech Republic, East Africa, Europe, France, Gabon, Guatemala, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Italy, Kosovo, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

CAUTION It is poisonous raw but excellent when properly cooked. It must be cooked well, not simply steamed or cooked quickly.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dieguito, Juan diego, Juan dieguito, Zhegai egao

Synonyms

Agaricus rubescens (Pers.) Fr.; Amanita annulosulphurea (Gillet) Sayot; and others