false virgin's lepidella; Amanita virgineoides
A specific mushroom species. The name is primarily used in mycology or nature guides.
The false virgin's lepidella appears in broadleaf forests from summer to autumn.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when emphasizing the species name.
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.