| Amanita yema | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Amanitaceae |
| Genus: | Amanita |
| Subgenus: | A.subg. Amanita |
| Section: | A.sect. Caesareae |
| Species group: | caesarea |
| Species: | A. yema |
| Binomial name | |
| Amanita yema Guzmán & Ram.-Guill. | |
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Amanita yema is a species of fungus in the genusAmanita, family Amanitaceae.[1] The fungi can be identified by its pileus[2] color of a red center that gradually fades into a yellow-hued edge. Growing only in forest outskirts in Mexico,[3] the fungus is a critical member of the plant biome as it is amycorrhizal fungi.[4]
Amanita yema was identified as a species of fungus in 2001 by Guzmán & Ram.-Guill.[5] It was soon categorized under the taxa:Amanita caesarea complex[3]
Standing tall with apileus that fades from a red center to a yellow margin, this fungus stands out. With a base that ranges from a white/yellow color to an orange colored stem. Its gills, or lamelle, is also described to have a white or yellow tint.[2] Stemming out of the soil, the fungus is often found around forest edges in Mexico. The fungus is said to have a mild odor and taste,[1] but is pleasantly enjoyed.
This mushroom is found in most temperate forests in Mexico[6] and is locally used[4] by its natives. It strives with being locally in demand, be that in the rural areas' markets or in major cities. There is a demand for this fungus in Italy, but no trade has been made with Mexico.[6] As part of theAmanita caesarea complex, it is deemed to have a high cultural significance[7] in Ixtlan.
This mushroom is deemed to be wild edible[3] fungus, and are said to have a pleasant taste. It is often consumed with other mushrooms and meat. Although with its simplicity and rather small size, many eat the mushroom by itself. With a simple light washing with water[8] it is ready to be cooked. It is however, a species of fungi that is avoided, as it is similar in appearance to the toxic fungal specieAmanita muscaria.[4] Its local abundance is low,[4] which increases its worth both locally and globally.
Among theAmanita caesarea complex,A. yema is in high demand for its medicinal uses. It is frequently prepared as ananti-inflammatory[9] agent. There are other treatments the mushroom can be used for. Acting as a gastrointestinal treatment, the mushroom is boiled and its cooking water is consumed at room temperature, for renal problems.[10]
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