Field Mushroom

Agaricus

The Field Mushroom is a tasty fungus that can be found growing in grassy fields. It has a round cap and is delicious in many dishes!

Habitat: Fields and meadows

Appearance

The Field Mushroom has a smooth, white to grayish-white cap that can be slightly flattened or rounded. Its gills start pink and darken to chocolate-brown, contrasting with its sturdy white stem, which often has a delicate ring.

KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyAgaricaceaeGenusAgaricus

Field Mushroom

Interesting facts

It's a wild cousin of the common button mushrooms you find in the grocery store!

One tiny mushroom can release billions of microscopic spores, carried far by the wind.

Sometimes, Field Mushrooms grow in a circle, creating a magical 'fairy ring'!

Wow, its gills change color from pink to a rich chocolate-brown as it matures!

Special abilities

Field Mushroom can break down dead plants because of its special enzymes that help it recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Field Mushroom has gills that release millions of tiny spores into the wind, helping it spread to new places.

Field Mushroom can pop up quickly after rain, as it absorbs water rapidly to help its cap expand and grow.

Measurements & details

Height: 3-10 cm
Edibility: edible
Cap Diameter: 3-10 cm
Growth Substrate: soil
Season: Late summer to autumn
Spore Color: Dark brown

Ecological connections

eaten by

Black Slug

Arion ater

Slugs enjoy munching on the mushroom's cap and stem.

eaten by

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Rabbits will sometimes forage for wild mushrooms like this one.

depends on

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

The mushroom breaks down dead grass, returning nutrients to the soil.

Traits

Spore Producing

Discover how some plants and fungi create tiny little "seeds" called spores to help them grow new life! These tiny particles drift in the air, spreading new generations far and wide.

Agricultural

Discover plants and animals that are part of farming, grown or raised by people to provide food and other useful resources.

Edible

Find plants that are safe and delicious to eat, offering tasty treats and nourishment from nature's pantry. Always check with an adult before tasting!

Fall Color

Witness the breathtaking transformation as leaves change from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold before they fall. It's a spectacular natural art show!