Wine-colored Agaric
A species of Agaricus, Also known as Wooly stem Scientific name : Agaricus subrutilescens Genus : Agaricus
Wine-colored Agaric, A species of Agaricus
Also known as:
Wooly stem
Scientific name: Agaricus subrutilescens
Genus: Agaricus
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Description
Much like many other Agaricus, the wine-colored Agaric (Agaricus subrutilescens) lives happily on the floors of conifer forests but can be identified by its dark burnt-maroon color and shaggy appearance of the stem. They are distinguished by their delightful, fruity fragrance. Don't be too tempted by the smell, however; these mushrooms can cause severe gastric issues in those who consume them.
Colors
White
Habitat
The wine-colored Agaric grows in mixed forests and it's mostly associated with redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), but it's also found near alder, pine, oak, or Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). It is always found near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.
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General Info
Edibility
Wine-colored Agaric is edible and delicious, although it has been known to cause an upset stomach in some people. The mushrooms in this genus tend to have a meaty taste. It can be confused with Agaricus hondensis, which is toxic and has a bulbous base and thicker ring.
Habitat
The wine-colored Agaric grows in mixed forests and it's mostly associated with redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), but it's also found near alder, pine, oak, or Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). It is always found near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.
Growth Form
Scattered, solitary, clustered
Sporocarp Height
5-20 cm
Cap Diameter
5–15 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
Brown
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Agaricus Species
Wine-colored Agaric