Agaricus abruptibulbus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAgaricus abruptibulbus is a species of fungus in the genus Agaricus. It is commonly known as the abruptly-bulbous agaricus or the flat-bulb mushroom. First described by mycologist Charles Horton Peck, the mushroom is medium-sized, with a white, yellow-staining cap on a slender stipe which is bulbous on the base. The species smells slightly of anise and turns yellow when bruised or cut.
Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Agaricaceae.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Finland, Hong Kong, Scandinavia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Knölfotad snöbolls- champinjon, Kuusen herkkusieni
References (4)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 48 (As Psalliota abruptibulba)
- Pelkonen, R., et al, 2008, Element Concentrations in Wild Edible Mushrooms in Finland. The Finnish Environment 25
