noun
man on horseback mushroom; yellow knight
A species of mushroom, Tricholoma equestre. The name is usually written in katakana.
キシメジは食用キノコとして知られている。
The yellow knight is known as an edible mushroom.
この地方では秋にキシメジがよく採れる。
In this region, yellow knights are often harvested in autumn.
The origin of the name キシメジ is uncertain. It may be related to the appearance or habitat of the mushroom, but the exact derivation is unclear.