👉 Rhizopus is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae that includes several species, including the commonly used fungus "Amanita phalloides". These fungi are known for their ability to produce edible or medicinal mushrooms. Some common species include Amanita phalloides (common mushroom), Amanita muscaria (purple and black mushroom), and Amanita tabacum (white mushroom).