Grisette, Sheathed amanitopsis
Amanita vaginata

Family: Amanitaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The cap is round when young and flat when ripe. It is 6-8 cm wide. The cap can be white or pale yellow. The stalk is 10-15 cm long and 1-2 cm across.

Where it is found

It grows world wide. It grows on rotten leaves in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo, East Africa, Europe, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Indochina, Italy, Kosovo, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Russia, SE Asia, Thailand, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

It is eaten steamed or grilled. Caution: It is poisonous when eaten raw.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Head kai hand, Huiegao

Synonyms

Amanitopsis