Agaricus porphyrocephalus
Agaricus porphyrocephalus
A species of Agaricus.
Agaricus porphyrocephalus is a member of the Agaricaceae family, recognized by its characteristic cap which can display purplish tones. This particular species commonly appears in grassy areas, typically fruiting from summer into autumn. It can grow individually or in clusters, thriving in soil abundant with nutrients, often found close to different kinds of grasses.
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Attributes of Agaricus porphyrocephalus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm; convex; whitish to brownish; dry, brown to grayish brown fibrils and scales
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; whitish, pink to dark brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; equal above a slightly tapered base; whitish to brownish; bald or finely fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Whitish; not changing when sliced
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Agaricus porphyrocephalus by these plants
Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Rare in Britain
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Agaricus porphyrocephalus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Agaricus
Toxicity and Edibility of Agaricus porphyrocephalus
Is Agaricus porphyrocephalus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
