Mulch fieldcap
Agrocybe putaminum
A species of Agrocybe.
The mulch fieldcap (Agrocybe putaminum) emerges from decomposing mulch heaps, fallen branches, and other dead organic matter scattered across the forest floor. This mushroom's cap exhibits a distinctive dome shape and appears in a pale ochre or tan hue. With age, the mulch fieldcap's color transforms into a dull, slightly orange shade. It is not advised to eat this mushroom.
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Attributes of Mulch fieldcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 9 cm
Height
5 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; hemispherical, convex; brown, pale yellow-brown;surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Adnate; moderately crowded; clay-brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 8 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; cylindrical; brown, pale yellow-brown; surface smooth but grooved
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Flesh 1.5 cm thick; white; unchanging when cut or injured
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly reminiscent of cocoa with a floury note.
Body Color
BrownYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch, Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Mulch fieldcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Agrocybe
Toxicity and Edibility of Mulch fieldcap
Is Mulch fieldcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
