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Rosy wood mushroom

Agaricus semotus

A species of Agaricus, Also known as Wine agaricus

Rosy wood mushroom has an anise odor and yellowish reaction to bruising. Usually found on woodland floors, it can be mistaken for the larger Agaricus Silvicola or the slender Agaricus Diminutivus. Rosy wood mushroom has been reported as potentially toxic and should not be consumed.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Slightly anise-almond, mildly mushroomy.

General Info About Rosy wood mushroom

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Attributes of Rosy wood mushroom

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 7 cm in diameter; convex; from a lighter cream to a darker tan; with brownish scales

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Free; close; pink to darker brown

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

3 - 7 cm tall, 4 - 8 mm broad; round, stuffed, equal to tapering to an enlarged base; white to cream; bruises yellow when handled

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White throughout; stains yellow when bruised

Ring

Superior; narrow; fragile; buff to light-brown

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Dark brown

Odor

Slightly anise-almond, mildly mushroomy.

Body Color

Brown

Bronze

Cream

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Rosy wood mushroom by these plants:

Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Spread throughout in the southern United States

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Rosy wood mushroom

Rosy wood mushroom tend to thrive in areas covered by decomposing plant material rather than in open spaces or meadows.

Scientific Classification of Rosy wood mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Agaricus

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Tips for Finding Rosy wood mushroom

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Rosy wood mushroom

Rich, moist, well-decomposed organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Rosy wood mushroom

Search within leaf litter and around decomposing logs or organic debris in forested areas.
Investigate regions around the base of trees, where organic material tends to accumulate.
Gently brush away the top layer of leaves and debris to uncover rosy wood mushroom that may be growing underneath.
Visit different forest habitats to increase the chance of locating rosy wood mushroom, as they may be more plentiful in certain forest types.
Use your hands or a small tool to carefully shift the forest litter without disrupting the natural environment excessively.

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