The Prince, mushroom
Agaricus augustus
Family: Agaricaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies have thick flesh and are firm and white. The caps 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
Asia, Australia, Britain, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Hungary, Mexico, North America, Pakistan, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They can be eaten raw or creamed on toast or used in scrambled eggs or soups.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dazigu, Sanjuanero del oyamel, Tskhvario
Synonyms
Psalliota augusta (Fr.) Quel.;