Caesar's Mushroom
Amanita caesarea
Informations de Base
- Famille :
- Amanitaceae
- Catégorie :
- Champignons
- Statut :
- Least Concern
- Floraison :
- September - November
Description
The king of Mediterranean mushrooms, prized since Roman times when it was reserved for emperors. Features a brilliant orange cap, yellow gills, and a distinctive white volva.
Habitat
Cork oak and holm oak woodlands, Mediterranean forests
Caractéristiques
- height:
- 8-20 cm
- flower Color:
- Orange cap, yellow gills
- leaf Type:
- N/A
- growth Form:
- Mycorrhizal fungus
🍽️ Usages Culinaires
One of the most prized edible mushrooms in the world. Excellent raw in salads, grilled, or sautéed. Delicate nutty flavor.