AGARIACEAE
Gilled mushroom family
- Contains several large genera of gilled saprobic fungi both native and introduced exotics that grow on the ground or on organic debris, such as woodchip mulch
Agaricus bitorquis
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Chlorophyllum molybdites
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Coprinus comatus
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Coprinus plicatilis
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Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota Class Agaricomycetes Order Agaricales Family Agaricaceae |
Genus
Agaricus Species Agaricus bitorquis (Quél.) Sacc., 1887 |
Genus
Chlorophyllum Species Chlorophyllum molybdites (G. Mey.) Massee |
Genus
Coprinus Pers. 1797 Species Coprinus comatus (O.F. Müll.) Pers. |
Genus
Coprinus Pers. 1797 Species Coprinus plicatilis (Curtis) Fr. 1838 |
Native to North America and Europe
Appears in late spring to autumn at edges of pavement, between pavers, or through asphalt. In HRP occurs in gravel in seating areas at West 11th St and Charles St.
Edible?! (Related to button mushrooms sold in food stores, but knowing where it is found would you eat it?) |
Native to North America Appears after summer or autumn rains CAUTION Poisonous
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Shaggy Mane
Lawyer's Wig Shaggy Inky Cap Shaggy Inky-cap
Native to North America, Europe, and Asia Found on lawns, wood chips, or hard-packed ground, summer and fall, alone or in clusters Edible if gathered when young and eaten immediately [Not to be confused with the Common Ink Cap, which when preceded or followed by the consumption of alcohol produces the granddaddy of all hangovers.] Gills liquefy to produce "ink" that may actually be used as writing ink. Liquefying gills allow for effective dispersal of spores. Gills liquefy from the bottom up, the cap peeling up and away, changing shape from oval to bell-like to flat, to expose the spores to wind currents. How to make ink
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Japanese Parasol
(Parasola plicatilis)
Native to North America Found in grassy areas, usually in direct sunlight, summer and fall, alone or in small groups Gills liquefy to produce "ink" that may actually be used as writing ink. Liquefying gills allow for effective dispersal of spores. Gills liquefy from the bottom up, the cap peeling up and away, changing shape from oval to bell-like to flat, to expose the spores to wind currents. |
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