Key Identification Features
- White to buff silky cap 5-15cm
- pink then chocolate-brown gills
- pleasant almond or anise odor
- flesh stains pale yellow when cut
- ring on stem
- no chemical odor
Preparation Notes
Cook before eating. Excellent in pasta, risotto, and soups. Cultivated commercially.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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