– Cap convex, off-white, often with a flattened center, slightly yellow-stained upon touch in older specimens.
– Cap margin inrolled, often even in older specimens.
– Gills very dense, initially light flesh-red, turning brownish-black with age.
– Stem compact, with the same color as the cap.
– Ring double, the upper one persistent and often striate above.
– Flesh white, sometimes faintly reddening, with somewhat sour scent, when dried with a hint of bouillon cube.
Agaricus
Pavement Mushroom
Agaricus bitorquis
NE
Not evaluated
Edible
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Characteristics
Ecology
Mainly grows on bare soil or in grass along roadsides, gardens, and parks. Sometimes breaking through the asphalt on roads.
Notes
Edible but not considered a delicacy.
Similar species
Agaricus bernardii may resemble but it has a simple ring and a more musty smell.
