Amanita caesarea
Amanita caesarea (pronunciation: /æməˈnaɪtə siːˈzɛəriə/), commonly known as Caesar's mushroom, is a highly regarded edible mushroom in the genus Amanita, native to southern Europe and North Africa.
Etymology
The name Amanita caesarea comes from its association with the Roman emperors, who considered it a delicacy. The term caesarea means "of Caesar" in Latin, referring to the Roman emperors. The genus name Amanita comes from Greek amánes, meaning 'without care', due to the genus's notorious toxicity.
Description
The Amanita caesarea is a large mushroom, with a cap ranging from 8 to 20 cm in diameter. The cap is smooth and bright orange or red, with a striate margin. The gills are free and white, and the stem is also white, with a ring and a large, sack-like volva.
Edibility
Amanita caesarea is considered one of the most delicious of all mushrooms. However, it is easily confused with several species of the genus Amanita that are deadly poisonous, and therefore it is generally recommended that amateur mushroom hunters avoid picking it.
Related Terms
- Mycology - the study of fungi
- Edible mushroom - mushrooms that are safe to eat
- Amanita - a genus of mushrooms that includes both edible and poisonous species
- Mushroom hunting - the activity of gathering mushrooms in the wild
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amanita caesarea
- Wikipedia's article - Amanita caesarea
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