Agaricus pilatianus

Agaricus pilatianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Agaricaceae
Genus: Agaricus
Species: A. pilatianus
Binomial name
Agaricus pilatianus
(Bohus) Bohus
Agaricus pilatianus
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Mycological characteristics

gills on hymenium

cap is convex

or flat
hymenium is free
stipe has a ring
spore print is brown
ecology is saprotrophic
edibility: poisonous

Agaricus pilatianus is a rare species of poisonous mushroom found in Europe. It is a white to cream colour that discolours when cut, bruised or damaged. The cap can reach sizes of up to 12 centimetres (4.7 in) and can grow to 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in height.

External links

Rogers Mushrooms – Agaricus pilatinanus Mushroom