Cap |
Initially convex and then becoming
flattened, the surface of the cap is white and finely flaky and the
thick cap flesh is white, turning slightly pink on exposure to air.
At maturity, the cap diameter is between 4 and 10 cm.
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Gills |
The gills are narrow and free; initially
grey-pink they turn chocolate brown and eventually almost black as the
fruitbody matures. |
Stipe |
At 3 to 6 cm tall, the white stipe is
shorter in proportion than that of many species in this family. The stem
is solid and its diameter is 1.5 to 2 cm.
Below the insubstantial membranous double ring, the surface of the
stem is flaky. |
Spore print |
Deep chocolate brown. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
On dry soil beside footpaths; occasionally
it is to be seen pushing up through tarmac or in the gaps between paving
slabs. |
Season |
Late spring to autumn. |
Occurrence |
Fairly rare. |
Similar species |
- Agaricus campestris, the Field Mushroom, is very similar
but with a more substantial single ring; it is usually taller for
the same cap diameter.
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