Agaricus porphyrizon
| Agaricus porphyrizon | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Agaricaceae |
| Genus: | Agaricus |
| Species: | A. porphyrizon |
| Binomial name | |
| Agaricus porphyrizon P.D. Orton, 1960[1] | |
Agaricus porphyrizon, the lilac mushroom, is a rare species of fungi in the genus Agaricus.[2]
Description
Agaricus porphyrizon has a convex cap 4–10 cm wide. The gills are free from the stem, crowded. The stem is 2.5–7 cm long and has a flimsy ring that often falls off. The flesh is white but bruises yellow.[2][3]
Habitat
Agaricus porphyrizon is found in mixed and deciduous woodland, as well as grassy areas.[2][3]
Edibility
The edibility of Agaricus porphyrizon is unknown.
References
- ↑ "Agaricus porphyrizon". www.mycobank.org. Archived from the original on 2025-10-27. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- 1 2 3 "Lilac Mushroom – Agaricus porphyrizon – Discover the Wild". discoverthewild. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- 1 2 "Rogers Mushrooms – Agaricus porphyrizon Mushroom". rogersmushrooms.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.