Agaricus augustus (MushroomExpert.Com) (2024)

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Where can I find Agaricus Augustus? ›

Habitat: On the ground, most often under conifers in various types of forests. Saprophytic. Geographic distribution: Known from western North America, Europe and north Africa⁶. Collections from the Rocky Mountains are now called Agaricus julius.

Agaricus augustus, known commonly as the prince, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Agaricus.

It grows under conifers, but is not usually a woodland species; it seems to prefer conifers growing near roads, paths, gardens, parks, and so on. Agaricus augustus is fairly easily identified by its large size, its scaly brown cap, and its strong odor, which is sharp and reminiscent of almonds.

Agaricus members are distinguished by their fleshy pileus or cap, from the bottom of which several radiating gills or plates grow and produce the naked spores. Their chocolate-brown spores set them apart from other Agaricaceae family members. Short-lived primary mycelium originates from hom*okaryotic basidiospores.

Toxic lookalikes include Amanitas which stain yellow when bruised or emit bad odor. Another similar-looking toxic species is Agaricus moelleri.

The Prince is a highly-prized edible species and can be used in any recipe calling for large cultivated (Portobello) mushrooms. It is great in rissotto dishes and omelettes, and it certainly has more than enough flavour to make tasty soups or sauces to be served with meat dishes.

Agaricus is a genus of mushrooms containing both edible and poisonous species, with possibly over 300 members worldwide.

For many years, members of the genus Agaricus were given the generic name Psalliota, and this can still be seen in older books on mushrooms.

This Agaricus species is native to North America and was regarded as a choice edible and cultivated. It is part of the Agaricus sub section containing the horse mushroom (Agaricus arvensis) and the Prince. These all have an almondy smell.

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Although some Agaricus mushrooms are mycorrhizal (i.e. they grow in association with certain types of tree), most of the commonly foraged varieties are considered to be grassland fungi, growing in pastures, fields and paddocks, such as Horse and Field Mushrooms.

Liver disease: Agaricus mushroom might cause liver disease or make it worse. Don't use it if you have liver disease. Surgery: Agaricus mushroom might lower blood sugar. This might interfere with blood sugar control during surgery.

Agaricus bisporus accounts for about 90% of mushroom production in the United States, and 40% worldwide. bisporus is the classic grocery store mushroom. It goes by a variety of common names, including: “button mushroom,” “white mushroom,” “crimini,” and “portabella” (there are a variety of spellings for portabella).

Agaricus mushroom is used for cancer, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (arteriosclerosis), ongoing liver disease, bloodstream disorders, and digestive problems. Other uses include prevention of heart disease, weakened bones (osteoporosis), and stomach ulcers.

Mushroom fields generate in areas where the continentalness values are the lowest, meaning they always generate as islands very far away from major landmasses, and are bordered by deep ocean biomes (which have the second-lowest continentalness values) of any temperature.

Agaricus does grow wild, typically in fields or lawns but all of the Agaricus mushrooms sold in stores are grown on a controlled medium and in a controlled environment, often in caves or underground structures, not so much for the darkness but because of constant temperatures and high humidities.