Agaricus bisporus var. albidus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAgaricus bisporus, commonly known as the cultivated mushroom, is a basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in Eurasia and North America. It is cultivated in more than 70 countries and is one of the most commonly and widely consumed mushrooms in the world. It has two color states while immature – white and brown – both of which have various names, with additional names for the mature state, such as chestnut, portobello, portabellini, button, cremini, and champignon de Paris. Some poisonous lookalikes in the wild, such as Entoloma sinuatum, may appear similar. Agaricus bisporus often grows in rich soil and compost.
Description
A mushroom in the Agaricaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting bodies are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
