Agaricus arvensis
Schaeff. ex Fr.
Horse mushroom
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAgaricus arvensis, commonly known as the horse mushroom, is a mushroom-forming fungus of the genus Agaricus.
Description
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are thick, firm and white. They can be 25 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten raw in salads, grilled, stuffed, and used in soups, fritters, sauces, and casseroles.
Traditional Uses
They are eaten raw in salads and also grilled, stuffed and uses in soups, fritters, sauces and casseroles.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
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,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
There are about 300 Agaricus species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | 87.7 | 210 | 50 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kama, Mindvris kama, Snobollschempinjon, Yemogu
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