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Agaricus macrosporus

Agaricus macrosporus is a species of fungus.

Description

The white cap is hemispherical and white when young, but later flattens out up to in diameter and becomes yellowish or tan. Its flesh is very thick. The gills are pinkish grey when young, and become brown with age. The stem is strong and thick, with a broad ring. It may measure in height and up to 3 cm in diameter.

The flesh is white with a mild taste and a smell of aniseed, turning slowly orange when cut. The spores measure 12 by 6 ÃŽÂ¼m and are purplish-brown and almond-shaped.

Similar species

It is possible to confuse this mushroom with dangerous Amanitas such as A. phalloides and A. pantherina.

Agaricus excellens differs by its taller and slimmer stipe which is striped lengthwise. Agaricus augustus does not have the pure white cap in young specimens.

Distribution and habitat

The species is rare and found from June at wood fringes and in meadows.

See also

References

Sources

  • E. Garnweidner. Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. Collins. 1994.