Salt-loving mushroom

Agaricus bernardii

A species of Agaricus. Also known as Salt-loving agaricus.

The salt-loving mushroom (Agaricus bernardii) is found worldwide and thrives in microhabitats that, as you might expect, contain high levels of salt. This robust agaric, characterized by its white or off-white cap, can be found in places like salt marshes, coastal grasslands, and even on roads and sidewalks that have recently been treated with salt.

Attributes of Salt-loving mushroom

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Cap Diameter
7 - 15 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap reach a diameter of 5 - 15 cm; convex to flat; white, brownish; dry and smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Warted, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free from attachment to the stem; packed close together; initially grayish-pink to pinkish, they turn reddish-brown and then chocolate brown as the spores mature
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem up to 10 cm long by 2 - 4 cm thick; solid, firm
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thick; firm; stains reddish-orange or reddish-brown when cut
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Chocolate-brown
Odor
Strong aniseed-like aroma.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Salt-loving mushroom by these plants
Spruces, Sorbus, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Salt-loving mushroom

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Agaricus
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Toxicity and Edibility of Salt-loving mushroom

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Is Salt-loving mushroom Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

Is Salt-loving mushroom Toxic to Dogs?

Salt-loving mushroom can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.

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