Yellow stainer
A species of Agaricus, Also known as Yellowing staining agaricus Scientific name : Agaricus xanthodermus Genus : Agaricus
Yellow stainer, A species of Agaricus
Also known as:
Yellowing staining agaricus
Scientific name: Agaricus xanthodermus
Genus: Agaricus
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Description
The yellow stainer grows across North America and Europe and has been imported to Australia. It can be distinguished from other common white mushrooms by the bright chrome yellow color it turns when bruised. It is known to be poisonous, causing cramps, nausea, and purging. Unfortunately, it often gets accidentally eaten as it looks similar to several edible white mushrooms.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The yellow stainer mushroom appears most often in fields, parks, and cultivated ground, although it is sometimes found in the more open sections of woodland. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
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Toxicity
Yellow stainer commonly thrives in gardens, compost heaps, and woodlands during late summer and in autumn. Distinguishable through a pronounced yellow discoloration at the base of the stem, yellow stainer can cause gastrointestinal irritations, vertigo, vision impairment, and ramifications on blood circulation. Beware as it resembles edible Agaricus species, but proves toxic for consumption.
Habitat
The yellow stainer mushroom appears most often in fields, parks, and cultivated ground, although it is sometimes found in the more open sections of woodland. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Growth Form
Saprobic; scattered, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor like inky
Spore Print
Chocolate-brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Asia,Australia
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Agaricus Species
Yellow stainer 
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