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Ornamented mushroom

Agaricus comtulus

A species of Agaricus

Ornamented mushroom typically has a small to medium-sized cap with a distinctive bell shape. Its color can range from whitish to brown. With age, ornamented mushroom's cap flattens out and may show cracks on the surface. The gills underneath start out pink and gradually turn brown. Ornamented mushroom has a slender stem and often appears in meadows and grasslands during late summer to fall.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 4 cm

Odor:

Slightly almond-like or anise scent.

General Info About Ornamented mushroom

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Attributes of Ornamented mushroom

Cap Diameter

2 - 4 cm

Height

3 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap diameter 2 - 5 cm; hemispherical; white, light yellow, ocher-brown; smooth; ingrown-fibrous edges

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Free; wide; light pink in young specimens, then dark pink, finally purple-brown

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem height 3 - 5 cm, thickness 5 - 10 mm; cylindrical, hollow; white or flesh color; with a silk-fibrous surface

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White; turning yellow when damaged

Ring

Drooping, unstable, delicate, membranous

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Yellow-brown, brown-brown, violet-brown, dark purple-brown

Odor

Slightly almond-like or anise scent.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Ornamented mushroom by these plants:

Firs

Occurence Habitats

Meadows, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed over the globe, rare in Poland

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Ornamented mushroom

Ornamented mushroom typically grows in grassy areas that are well-watered. Look for them in parks, gardens, or alongside roads where grass is present.

Scientific Classification of Ornamented mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Agaricus

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Ornamented mushroom

Prefers rich, well-manured soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Ornamented mushroom

Search in small groups or individually within lush, grassy fields, such as public parks or garden spaces.
Inspect areas near pathways or roads, paying close attention to grassy verges.
Explore during periods following ample rainfall, as moisture encourages ornamented mushroom growth.
Scan for ornamented mushroom in open spaces rather than densely wooded areas or thick underbrush.
Check for well-manured soils, indicative of nutrient-rich conditions suited for ornamented mushroom.

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