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Agrocybe pediades

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Agrocybe pediades, commonly known as the common fieldcap, common agrocybe, or hemispheric fieldcap, is a species of fungus. It can be found on grassland. It is potentially edible, but it could be confused with poisonous species, including one of the genus Hebeloma.

Description

A mushroom.

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Edible Uses

This species is edible, but it could be confused with poisonous species, including one of the genus Hebeloma and various little brown mushrooms. Some field guides just list it as inedible or say that it is not worthwhile.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Hong Kong, North America, USA,

References (2)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html

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