Imperial cap
Catathelasma imperiale

Family: Tricholomataceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, China, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The mushrooms are boiled or fried. It can be eaten after being boiled in vinegar and preserved in oil. When eaten cooked fresh it is indigestible.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Darutoumo

Synonyms

Agaricus imperialis Fr.; Armillaria imperialis Quel.; Biannularia imperialis (Quel.) Beck; and others