Field or Meadow Mushroom group
Agaricus sp
Potential Agaricus Species; High Risk of Toxic Lookalikes
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- 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
Colore:
White, Brown
Odore:
Unknown
Schema di Crescita:
Cannot assess
Ambiente:
Soil
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Grassy areas, fields, or disturbed ground
Distribuzione:
Widespread in North America, including the Pacific Northwest
Stagionalità:
Summer to Fall
Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma
- Staining reaction when bruised or cut cannot be assessed from photos.
- Smell cannot be assessed, which is a critical feature for this genus.
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
Unknown
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Specie Simili
Yellow-stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Differenze Chiave:
- Stains bright chrome-yellow instantly when bruised, especially at the stem base
- Has an unpleasant chemical or phenolic (inky) smell
Destroying Angel
Amanita ocreata
Differenze Chiave:
- Gills and spore print are always pure white
- Has a distinct cup-like sac (volva) at the base of the stem
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume. Accurate identification requires assessing staining reaction and smell to rule out toxic species.