Agaricus urinascens (the macro mushroom)[2] is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae.[3]

The mushroom grows up to 30 centimetres (12 in) wide and 12 cm (4+3⁄4 in) tall. The cap is whitish, domed then becoming convex in age. The gills are whitish, then darken to pink or brownish with age. The flesh is white with an almond scent.[4]

It can be found in pastures of Europe from June to September.[5][6] It is edible when cooked and can be dried for preservation.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Agaricus urinascens (Jul. Schäff. & F.H. Møller) Singer". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. ^ https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/field_mycology/english-names
  3. ^ "Agaricus urinascens". Mycobank.
  4. ^ a b Francis-Baker, Tiffany (2021). Concise Foraging Guide. The Wildlife Trusts. London: Bloomsbury. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-4729-8474-6.
  5. ^ Concise Mushroom Guide. The Wildlife Trusts. Bloomsbury Wildlife. 2019. p. 122. ISBN 978-1472963789.
  6. ^ Buczacki, S.; Shields, C.; Ovenden, D. (2012). Collins Fungi Guide. HarperCollins. p. 46. ISBN 978-0007242900.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agaricus_urinascens
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