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Agaricus haemorrhoidarius

Schulzer

Bleeding mushroom

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Description

A mushroom in the family Agaricaceae found in temperate regions, one of approximately 300 Agaricus species.

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Edible Uses

The species is edible cooked, but resembles inedible mushrooms.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Hungary,

Notes

There are about 300 Agaricus species.

References (2)

  • Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 165
  • Vetner, J., 2005, Lithium content of some common edible wild-growing mushrooms. Food Chemistry 90:31-37

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