Agaricus xanthodermus
Yellow Stainer
Also known as Karbol-Champignon
PoisonousLooks like a field mushroom but stains chrome yellow at the stem base and smells of ink or phenol. Causes cramps and vomiting.
Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.
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 xanthodermus 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 campestrisField Mushroom
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Agaricus arvensisHorse MushroomEdible
Amanita phalloidesDeath CapPoisonous
Amanita virosaDestroying AngelPoisonous
Amanita muscariaFly AgaricPoisonous
Amanita pantherinaPanther CapPoisonous