Ornamented mushroom
Agaricus comtulus
A species of Agaricus.
The ornate mushroom generally features a cap of modest dimensions, from small to medium, characterized by its unique bell-like contour. Its coloration spans from off-white to various shades of brown. As it matures, the cap tends to flatten and might develop surface fissures. Initially pink, the underlying gills progressively shift to a brown hue. This mushroom is identifiable by its delicate stem and is commonly found in open fields and pastures from late summer into the autumn months.
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Attributes of Ornamented mushroom
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap diameter 2 - 5 cm; hemispherical; white, light yellow, ocher-brown; smooth; ingrown-fibrous edges
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; wide; light pink in young specimens, then dark pink, finally purple-brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem height 3 - 5 cm, thickness 5 - 10 mm; cylindrical, hollow; white or flesh color; with a silk-fibrous surface
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White; turning yellow when damaged
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Yellow-brown, brown-brown, violet-brown, dark purple-brown
Odor
Slightly almond-like or anise scent.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Ornamented mushroom by these plants
Firs
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed over the globe, rare in Poland
Endangered Species
Yes
Scientific Classification of Ornamented mushroom
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Agaricus
Toxicity and Edibility of Ornamented mushroom
Is Ornamented mushroom Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
