Species details
Inky mushroom
Agaricus moelleri
Poisonous
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Description
A whitish agaric with numerous grey-brown to black cap scales, yellowing when bruised.
Identification features
The stem base quickly turns chrome-yellow, smells of phenol or ink, and gills darken from pink to brown.
Habitat
Deciduous woodland, parks, gardens, and grassy edges, often on rich soil.
Fruiting period
June, July, August, September, October
Similar species
- Yellow stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus)
- Agaricus sylvaticus
- Agaricus augustus