man on horseback mushroom; yellow knight
A species of mushroom, Tricholoma equestre. The name is usually written in katakana.
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.
Katakana spelling is common for this mushroom name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
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.