Agaricus subperonatus belongs to a widespread family of mushrooms with a cap that is typically brown and can change its shape as it matures. Found in grassy areas, agaricus subperonatus has a stem with a ring and the base of the stem can be bulbous. Spore prints are a crucial identification feature, with agaricus subperonatus producing a dark colored print.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 16 cm
Odor:
Mushroomy, aging to liquorice-like.
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Common Questions
General Info About Agaricus subperonatus
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Attributes of Agaricus subperonatus
Cap Diameter
5 - 16 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap diameter 6 - 15 cm; spherical, convex or almost flat; brown, pale creamy-white; surface breaks into adpressed brown scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; white, turn greyish pink and then dark brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 5 - 12 cm tall, 1.5 - 3 cm in diameter; cylindrical or slightly clavate; whitish; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White turning pink or reddish
Ring
Superior or median
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Chocolate brown
Odor
Mushroomy, aging to liquorice-like.
Body Color
Brown
Cream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Agaricus subperonatus by these plants:
Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Rare in Finland
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Agaricus subperonatus
Agaricus subperonatus usually thrives in humus-rich habitats with ample shade like woodland edges, parks, and gardens with abundant leaf litter.
Scientific Classification of Agaricus subperonatus
