Agaricus andrewii
| Agaricus andrewii | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Agaricaceae |
| Genus: | Agaricus |
| Species: | A. andrewii |
| Binomial name | |
| Agaricus andrewii A.E Freeman[1] | |
| Agaricus andrewii | |
|---|---|
| Mycological characteristics | |
 | Gills on hymenium |
 | Cap is convex |
 | Hymenium is free |
 | Stipe has a ring |
 | Spore print is blackish-brown |
 | Ecology is saprotrophic |
 | Edibility is choice |
Agaricus andrewii, the false meadow mushroom, is a species of fungi in the Agaricus genus.[2][3]
Description
Agaricus andrewii has a dry and whitish-yellowish convex cap 4–11 cm (1.6–4.3 in) wide. The gills are pinkish and free from the stem with a whitish partial veil. The stem is 4–7 cm (1.6–2.8 in) long, 1.5–2.5 cm (0.59–0.98 in) thick with a ring. It has white flesh.[4][5]
Ecology
Agaricus andrewii is a saprotrophic mushroom found in grass in autumn.[4]
Lookalikes
Agaricus andrewii is almost indistinguishable from Agaricus campestris, but A. campestris has an whiter and smoother cap.[6][3]
Edibility
Like Agaricus campestris, it is a choice edible mushroom.[3]
Distribution
Agaricus andrewii can be found all over North America.[4]
References
- ↑ "Agaricus andrewii". Mycobank. Archived from the original on 2026-03-22. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "About Agaricus andrewii". Maryland Biodiversity Project. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- 1 2 3 "False Meadow Mushroom | Project Noah". projectnoah.org. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- 1 2 3 "Agaricus andrewii (MushroomExpert.Com)". www.mushroomexpert.com. Archived from the original on 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Bessette, Alan E.; Bessette, Arleen R. (2025-10-15). Common Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of New York: Second Edition. Syracuse University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-8156-5746-0.
- ↑ "Agaricus andrewii (Agaricus andrewii) - JungleDragon". www.jungledragon.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-03-22.