noun
false virgin's lepidella; Amanita virgineoides
A specific mushroom species. The name is primarily used in mycology or nature guides.
白鬼茸は、夏から秋にかけて広葉樹林に発生する。
The false virgin's lepidella appears in broadleaf forests from summer to autumn.
The name 白鬼茸 literally means 'white demon mushroom', likely referring to its striking white appearance and potentially poisonous nature, though the exact derivation is uncertain.