Blushing Wood Mushroom
Blushing Wood Mushroom - Agaricus silvaticus
Description
This species has a cap of 5-10cm diameter, which is covered in brown fibrous scales. The stem has a ring. The white flesh bruises red when cut if it is fresh and brown if older. Spore print is chocolate brown
Similar Species
There are many similar species
Recording advice
Photograph from top down and in side view; photograph fresh specimen, and photograph cut or bruised section.
Habitat
It is found in mixed woodland
When to see it
From late summer through autumn.
UK Status
Fairly common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020







