Agaricus xanthodermus Genev. Bull. Soc. Bot. France 23: 32 (1876)

Agaricus xanthodermus
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Just like the Field Mushroom or cultivated Button Mushroom, but distinguished by the yellow stain, the squarer cap, the double ring, and the chemical odour. Typically found in parks, gardens and lawns. Poisonous.

Common Name: Yellow-staining Mushroom or Yellow Stainer

Distribution map

Map based on Fungimap records to March 2000

Last modified on 26 June 2002

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