Field Mushroom
ExploreFungi
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
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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
Ability
Nutrient Recycler
Field Mushroom can break down dead plants because of its special enzymes that help it recycle nutrients back into the soil.
Ability
Spore Blaster
Field Mushroom has gills that release millions of tiny spores into the wind, helping it spread to new places.
Ability
Fast Finder
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
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
Common MushroomMeadow Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Field Mushroom?
3-10 cm
Is Field Mushroom edible?
edible
How big is Field Mushroom?
3-10 cm
Where is Field Mushroom usually found?
Fields and meadows
What does Field Mushroom grow on?
soil
When is Field Mushroom in season?
Late summer to autumn
What color are Field Mushroom spores?
Dark brown
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