Horse mushroom
Agaricus arvensis

Family: Agaricaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are thick, firm and white. They can be 25 cm across.

There are about 300 Agaricus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alaska, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Britain, Caucasus, China, Czech Republic, East Africa, Europe, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Mongolia, New Zealand, North America, Rwanda, Scandinavia, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, USA

How it is used for food

They are eaten raw in salads and also grilled, stuffed and uses in soups, fritters, sauces and casseroles.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fungus, spice, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kama, Mindvris kama, Snobollschempinjon, Yemogu

Synonyms

Psalliota arvensis (Schaeff.:Secr.) Kummer;