Scaly Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sp.)
Agaricus sylvaticus
Agaricus Species Identification: High Risk of Toxic Lookalikes
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Caractéristiques clés
- Cap covered in fine
- brownish
- granular scales.
- Gills free
- crowded
- maturing from pale/pink to dark chocolate brown.
- Context (flesh) stains reddish or brownish upon cutting.
- Robust
- pale stem with remnants of a partial veil/ring.
- Growing terrestrially in leaf litter.
Couleur :
Cap pale tan with brown scales; Gills dark brown; Stem white/pale.
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Cannot assess
Environnement :
Leaf litter
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous or mixed forest floor
Distribution :
Widespread across Northern Hemisphere (Europe, North America)
Saisonnalité :
Autumn
Critères de confirmation
- Crucial odor test missing for distinguishing toxic lookalikes.
- Stem base view required to check for diagnostic yellow staining.
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 when scratched, especially at stem base.
- Strong, unpleasant phenolic or carbolic acid odor.
Meadow Mushroom
Agaricus campestris
Différences clés :
- Cap usually smoother, less scaly.
- Context does not typically stain red upon cutting.
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Definitive identification requires chemical testing (odor, staining reaction at stem base) which is not possible via images.