The Emperor mushroom joins other iconic official state symbols such as the Rocky Mountain Columbine flower, bighorn sheep, Colorado blue spruce and lark buntings to represent the Centennial State.

Agaricus Julius, or the Emperor Mushroom Formerly Known as Prince, joins the iconic Rocky Mountain Columbine, Lark Bunting, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Blue Spruce, and othe ...

Colorado has become the eighth state to designate a state mushroom. The Emperor mushroom, scientifically known as Agaricus julius, was chosen after a selection process by students, a teacher and ...