Yellow Stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Potential Toxic Yellow Stainer (Agaricus species)
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- Cap white
- broad
- with a flattened
- slightly scaly brown center.
- Gills free
- crowded
- currently pinkish-salmon color.
- Robust white stem with a prominent
- skirt-like ring (annulus).
- Grows terrestrially in soil or grass.
- Stem base often stains bright yellow when bruised (unconfirmed here).
Colore:
White cap/stem; Pink gills.
Odore:
Unknown (Crucial distinguishing feature, often phenolic or inky for this species)
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
Soil
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Lawns, parks, disturbed ground, grassy areas.
Distribuzione:
Widely distributed across North America, including Colorado.
Stagionalità:
Summer to Autumn
Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma
- Critical chemical tests (yellow staining) and odor assessment are missing.
- Identification relies solely on morphology, which is shared by several Agaricus species.
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
None - toxic
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Informazioni Tossicità
Sintomi:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
Tempo di Insorgenza:
30 minutes to 3 hours
Primo Soccorso:
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Preserve specimen for identification by medical staff.
Contatti Emergenza:
- 911 (US)
- Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222
Specie Simili
Meadow Mushroom
Agaricus campestris
Differenze Chiave:
- Lacks phenolic odor.
- Stem base does not stain yellow.
- Gills turn dark brown faster.
Destroying Angel
Amanita virosa
Differenze Chiave:
- Gills are always white.
- Has a distinct sac-like volva at the base.
- Lacks the pink gill stage.
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume. Isolate specimen immediately and wash hands thoroughly.