Field or Meadow Mushroom group
Agaricus sp
Potential Agaricus Species; High Risk of Toxic Lookalikes
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Caractéristiques clés
- Whitish to brownish cap with fine scales
- Gills are pinkish-brown to chocolate brown
- free from the stem
- Prominent
- skirt-like ring on the stem
- Grows in soil
- likely in grassy areas
- Stem is whitish and relatively thick
Couleur :
White, Brown
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Cannot assess
Environnement :
Soil
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Grassy areas, fields, or disturbed ground
Distribution :
Widespread in North America, including the Pacific Northwest
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Fall
Critères de confirmation
- Staining reaction when bruised or cut cannot be assessed from photos.
- Smell cannot be assessed, which is a critical feature for this genus.
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Unknown
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Yellow-stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Différences clés :
- Stains bright chrome-yellow instantly when bruised, especially at the stem base
- Has an unpleasant chemical or phenolic (inky) smell
Destroying Angel
Amanita ocreata
Différences clés :
- Gills and spore print are always pure white
- Has a distinct cup-like sac (volva) at the base of the stem
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Accurate identification requires assessing staining reaction and smell to rule out toxic species.