Meadow Mushroom

Agaricus campestris

Also called: Meadow Mushroom, Pink Bottom, Field Mushroom, Pasture Mushroom

Meadow Mushroom (Agaricus campestris)
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Overview

Pasture and grassland Agaricus. Avoid pesticide-treated lawns.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
May / Sep

Season

May–Jun & Sep–Oct — typical fruiting months: Apr, May, Aug, Sep.

Host trees & substrate

  • Cattle pasture

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Meadow Mushroom 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.