Agaricus campestris
Field Mushroom
Also known as Wiesenchampignon
EdibleThe classic meadow mushroom: pink gills darkening to chocolate brown, pleasant mushroomy smell, no yellow staining.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms and cannot account for lookalikes, regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Agaricus campestris sits in the genus Agaricus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.
See also
Agaricus xanthodermusYellow Stainer
Play today’s puzzle →Poisonous
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