Abruptly-bulbous agaricus is distinguished by its rounded to somewhat pointed bulb at the base of its stem. Found in grassy areas such as lawns and meadows, typically growing from summer to fall, this mushroom has a characteristic brown cap and its spores range in color from pink to chocolate brown. It's known for its rapid growth and its presence may be indicative of rich, fertile soil.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 10 cm
Odor:
Strong almond-like fragrance.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
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Attributes of Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
5 - 9 cm; convex to bell-shaped, nearly flat; white, yellow; dry; margin not lined; yellowing slightly when rubbed repeatedly
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; white to grayish and eventually dark brown; when in the button stage covered with a whitish partial veil that develops yellowish stains
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
5 - 10 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; equal above an abruptly bulbous base; whitish; bald; bruising yellowish toward the base when rubbed
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
White to yellowish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Strong almond-like fragrance.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Abruptly-bulbous agaricus by these plants:
Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Documented by Kerrigan from Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
Abruptly-bulbous agaricus thrives in environments rich in decomposing organic matter, typically found in hardwood forests and sometimes urban areas beneath ornamental conifers.
Scientific Classification of Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
Toxicity and Edibility of Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
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Is Abruptly-bulbous agaricus Toxic?
The abruptly-bulbous agaricus is considered mildly toxic. It is reported to cause gastric upsets in some people, and thus should be treated as poisonous.
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Tips for Finding Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
Well-decomposed organic material; not overly dry.
What are Some Tips for Finding Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
Search around the base of hardwood trees, especially where leaf litter is abundant.
Investigate urban green spaces that feature ornamental Norway spruce trees.
Check for the presence of gregarious fruiting bodies, which indicates a likely growth site for abruptly-bulbous agaricus.
Probe gently through the top layer of leaf litter as abruptly-bulbous agaricus might be nestled underneath.
Be aware of abruptly-bulbous agaricus's typical macroscopic characteristics to distinguish them from similar species.
How to Clean and Preserve Abruptly-bulbous agaricus
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