Yellow Stainer

Yellow Stainer - Agaricus xanthodermus

Description

The cap is white and fairly smooth, and quickly turns yellow when cut or bruised; the base of the stem also turns yellow when cut.  Young specimens often have a squareish appearance viewed from above.  Spores are dark brown.

Similar Species

There are several similar species that slowly turn yellow when cut or bruised

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph from top down, side and underneath; your photos should show yellow staining on the cap and stem base.

Habitat

Grassland, parks etc and under broadleaved trees.

When to see it

Late summer to late autumn.

UK Status

Fairly common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records