Caesar's mushroom
Amanita casearea
Family: Amanitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andorra, Asia, Bulgaria, Central America, China, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
It is sold in local markets. It is popular.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amarillo, Chiwiscoyo, Cozahuitl y tecomate, Dhar shyamo, Niq'vi, Tzitelquda, Yema, Yemita
Synonyms
Agaricus caesareus Scop.;