Orange mushroom, Caesar's mushroom
Amanita caesarea
Family: Amanitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The cap is bright orange. It does not have warts on the cap. The gills are sulphur yellow.
Where it is found
It grows in wood clearings especially chestnut and oak woods or warm temperate regions. The fungal threads form an association with the roots of the trees.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Himalayas, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Portugal, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies can be eaten cooked or raw, in salads. They can be grilled, fried or stewed. It can be preserved in oil.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chenggai egao, Cocco, Coccora, Dhar shyamo, Niq'vi, Ovolo buono, Royal agaric, Salla chyau, Saley