Amanita caesareoides (edible mushroom)
A specific edible mushroom species native to East Asia, similar to Caesar's mushroom. The name literally means 'egg mushroom', referring to its egg-like volva.
The Amanita caesareoides is characterized by its vivid red cap.
In the mountains around here, you can find Amanita caesareoides in the summer.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
The name タマゴタケ (卵茸) literally means 'egg mushroom', likely from the egg-like shape of its young fruiting body or volva. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.