Agaricus bisporus
Button Mushroom / Portobello
Also known as Zuchtchampignon
EdibleWhite button, chestnut and portobello are one species at different ages and strains. The most cultivated mushroom on earth, and the reason most people think mushrooms taste mild.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
Genus
Agaricus bisporus sits in the genus Agaricus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.