Felt-ringed agaricus
Agaricus hondensis
A species of Agaricus.
The felt-ringed agaric (Agaricus hondensis) is characterized by a delicate, skirt-like ring encircling its stem. This highly toxic mushroom bears a striking resemblance to numerous edible varieties found in woodlands, making accurate identification crucial. Ingesting it leads to extreme gastrointestinal distress.
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Attributes of Felt-ringed agaricus
Cap Diameter
6 - 15 cm
Height
10 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap up to 15 cm in diameter; convex; white to gray-brown; dry, smooth, covered with scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white, pinkish, lilac-gray, brownish
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
7 - 20 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; with a thicker or bulbous base; white; firm, smooth
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thick; white; unchanging when bruised or injured
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Brown to purple-brown, chocolate brown
Odor
Unpleasant, somewhat chemical-like.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil
You can find Felt-ringed agaricus by these plants
Tanoak, Coast live oak
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Most common in California
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Felt-ringed agaricus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Agaricus
Toxicity and Edibility of Felt-ringed agaricus
Is Felt-ringed agaricus Toxic?
The felt-ringed agaricus poses a significant health risk, causing moderate to severe toxicity upon ingestion. This mushroom contains hydroquinone, a naturally occurring chemical known to induce up to a full day of extremely unpleasant digestive issues. Its resemblance to various edible mushrooms has unfortunately resulted in cases of accidental poisoning.
