Field or Meadow Mushroom group
Agaricus sp
Potential Agaricus Species; High Risk of Toxic Lookalikes
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Key Features
- 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
Color:
White, Brown
Smell:
Unknown
Growth Pattern:
Cannot assess
Environment:
Soil
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Grassy areas, fields, or disturbed ground
Distribution:
Widespread in North America, including the Pacific Northwest
Seasonality:
Summer to Fall
Critical Features for Confirmation
- Staining reaction when bruised or cut cannot be assessed from photos.
- Smell cannot be assessed, which is a critical feature for this genus.
Economic Value
Market Demand:
Unknown
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
None
Similar Species
Yellow-stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Key Differences:
- Stains bright chrome-yellow instantly when bruised, especially at the stem base
- Has an unpleasant chemical or phenolic (inky) smell
Destroying Angel
Amanita ocreata
Key Differences:
- Gills and spore print are always pure white
- Has a distinct cup-like sac (volva) at the base of the stem
Recommended Action
Do not consume. Accurate identification requires assessing staining reaction and smell to rule out toxic species.