Agaricus macrocarpus
Agaricus macrocarpus
Description
The white cap is 20 to 30 cm across when full grown and very fleshy with fine, crowded concolorous fibrils. There is only slight yellow staining in this species. Gills are dense, pinkish colour becoming dark brown to blackish brown.
Identification difficulty
microscope 
Recording advice
Microscopic examination is needed to ID this species. We recommend that this record is verified from a specimen by an expert before submission to NatureSpot
Habitat
Grassland.
When to see it
Late summer and autumn.
UK Status
Widespread in England.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Craig Mabbett
Main Street Frolesworth
03 November 2015
conf. R Iliffe from specimen
Craig Mabbett
Main Street Frolesworth
03 November 2015
conf. R Iliffe from specimen
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