Torq
A species of Agaricus, Also known as Banded agaric, Sidewalk mushroom, Spring agarcus Scientific name : Agaricus bitorquis Genus : Agaricus
Torq, A species of Agaricus
Also known as:
Banded agaric, Sidewalk mushroom, Spring agarcus
Scientific name: Agaricus bitorquis
Genus: Agaricus
Photo By Grzegorz "Spike" Rendchen , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The torq (Agaricus bitorquis) is a white-capped agaric that bears a resemblance to, and is closely related to, the commonly-eaten button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). This hardy, generalist species does well even in urban environments - their white fruiting bodies can be seen poking up through woodchips, mulch, sidewalk cracks, and even asphalt.
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
The torq can be found in urban areas and disturbed ground; it grows along roads and well-worn paths, in parks, vacant lots, ditches, near curbs, on edges of pavement, or it can be found arising through cracks in asphalt and concrete.
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General Info
Edibility
Torq is a commonly cultivated, edible mushroom species, which some consider one of the best Agaricus mushrooms for culinary uses. It is a close cousin to the common white button mushroom seen in most grocery stores, and similar in culinary use. The caps are firm and can be sauteed, boiled, or baked.
Habitat
The torq can be found in urban areas and disturbed ground; it grows along roads and well-worn paths, in parks, vacant lots, ditches, near curbs, on edges of pavement, or it can be found arising through cracks in asphalt and concrete.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
7 cm
Cap Diameter
4–11 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Dark brown
Species Status
Least Concern
How to identify it?
Photo By Grzegorz "Spike" Rendchen , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Agaricus Species
Torq