Forest Agaricus

Agaricus silvicola

Family: Agaricaceae

Also called: Wood Mushroom, Forest Agaricus

Forest Agaricus (Agaricus silvicola)
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Overview

Slender white woodland Agaricus with anise smell. Good edible — confirm no yellow staining at base (Agaricus xanthodermus is toxic).

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Sep–Oct

Season

Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Decaying oak wood and forest litter
  • Decaying beech wood and forest litter
  • Decaying maple wood and forest litter

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Forest Agaricus on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

Always confirm wild-mushroom identification with multiple sources and a knowledgeable local expert before consuming. Read the foraging safety guide.