Agrocybe vervacti
Agrocybe vervacti
A species of Agrocybe.
Agrocybe vervacti belongs to the Strophariaceae family and is recognized for thriving in nutrient-rich soil. Its cap is typically smooth, with its coloration shifting based on age and surrounding conditions. This mushroom propagates via spores, which are released from the gills located on the underside of its cap, essential for their dispersal.
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Attributes of Agrocybe vervacti
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
1.5 - 3 cm diam.; convex; bright tawny to golden brown; matt when dry; margin undulate, non-striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; rather broad, subdistant; clay buff darkening to dark sepia brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
1-2.5 x 0.3-0.5 cm; short, cylindrical, hollow; whitish to pale buff, ochraceous at base; silky fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; creamy white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Sienna brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Locally common near the Great Lakes
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Agrocybe vervacti
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Agrocybe
Toxicity and Edibility of Agrocybe vervacti
Is Agrocybe vervacti Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
