Amanita caesarea
(Scop. ex Fr.) Pers. ex Schw.
Orange mushroom, Caesar's mushroom
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmanita caesarea, commonly known as Caesar's mushroom, is a species of fungus in the genus Amanita. While it was first described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in 1772, it was a favorite of early rulers of the Roman Empire. The mushroom has a distinctive orange cap, yellow gills and stipe, and contains organic acids. The species resembles poisonous species including fly agaric. A. caesarea is found in North Africa, Eurasia, and North America. It is edible, given correct identification.
Description
A mushroom. The cap is bright orange. It does not have warts on the cap. The gills are sulphur yellow.
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Edible Uses
A. caesarea is a highly appreciated edible mushroom in Europe. It is traditionally gathered and consumed in Italy, where it is known as ovolo or ovolo buono or "fungo reale". It has been traditionally taken as food in Mexico. There it is consumed roasted with a bit of the herb epazote, Dysphania ambrosioides. The international export market developed in the 1990s. It is widely eaten in the Himalayas and the Tibetan areas.
Traditional Uses
The fruiting bodies can be eaten cooked or raw, in salads. They can be grilled, fried or stewed. It can be preserved in oil.
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Distribution
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.
Where It Grows
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,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Death Cap
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Orange mushroom
Amanita caesarea
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Death Cap: Greenish-yellow/olive cap, white gills and stem, white volva, faint ring on upper stem.
Orange mushroom: Orange cap, yellow gills and stem, white volva, no ring patterns on stem.
Also Known As
Chenggai egao, Cocco, Coccora, Dhar shyamo, Niq'vi, Ovolo buono, Royal agaric, Salla chyau, Saley
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