Agaricus macrosporus

Moller & Schaff.) Pilat

Albert's mushroom

Agaricaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A large mushroom with a hemispherical white cap that flattens with age to 25 cm diameter, becoming yellowish or tan. The thick flesh is white with an aniseed smell and turns orange when cut, with pinkish-grey gills that brown with age and a strong, thick stem bearing a broad ring. It grows in association with trees, especially spruce.

Edible Uses

The mushroom flesh is eaten and has a mild taste.

Known Hazards

Can be confused with dangerous Amanita species such as A. phalloides and A. pantherina.

Distribution

It grows in association with trees especially spruce.

Where It Grows

Asia, Britain, China, Europe, Italy, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East,

Notes

There are about 300 Agaricus species.

Synonyms

Agaricus albertii Bon.Psalliota arvensis subsp. macrospora Miller & Schaeff.

Also Known As

Dabaogu

References (5)

Cocchi, L. et al, 2006, Heavy metals in edible mushrooms in Italy. Food Chemistry 98: 277-284
Dabbour, I. R. & Takruri, H. R., 2002, Protein quality of four types of edible mushrooms found in Jordan. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 57:1-11
Jordan, P., 2000, The Mushroom Guide and Identifier, Hermes House, p 32
Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 161 (As Agaricus albertii)
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