How to Identify Agaricaceae — Mushroom Family

Agaricaceae (Mushroom Family) is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 106 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Agaricaceae Species

How to identify Agaricus xanthodermus Genev.

Agaricus xanthodermus Genev.

Agaricus xanthodermus Genev.

Agaricus xanthodermus Genev. is a poisonous common saprobic mushroom widely dist…

How to identify Agaricus sylvicola (Vittad.) Peck

Agaricus sylvicola (Vittad.) Peck

Agaricus sylvicola (Vittad.) Peck

Agaricus sylvicola is an almond or anise-scented woodland mushroom found across …

How to identify Lepiota magnispora Murrill

Lepiota magnispora Murrill

Lepiota magnispora Murrill

Lepiota magnispora is a saprotrophic North American mushroom with distinctive ch…

How to identify Lepiota spheniscispora Vellinga

Lepiota spheniscispora Vellinga

Lepiota spheniscispora Vellinga

Lepiota spheniscispora is an Agaricaceae agaric fungus from central coastal Cali…

How to identify Chlorophyllum rhacodes (Vittad.) Vellinga

Chlorophyllum rhacodes (Vittad.) Vellinga

Chlorophyllum rhacodes (Vittad.) Vellinga

Chlorophyllum rhacodes, the shaggy parasol, is a large, conspicuous agaric mushr…

How to identify Agaricus diminutivus Peck

Agaricus diminutivus Peck

Agaricus diminutivus Peck

Agaricus diminutivus is a small, uncommon species complex mushroom not recommend…

How to identify Lepiota clypeolaria (Bull.) P.Kumm.

Lepiota clypeolaria (Bull.) P.Kumm.

Lepiota clypeolaria (Bull.) P.Kumm.

Lepiota clypeolaria is a poisonous widespread mushroom that resembles more deadl…

How to identify Clavogaster virescens (Massee) J.A.Cooper

Clavogaster virescens (Massee) J.A.Cooper

Clavogaster virescens (Massee) J.A.Cooper

Clavogaster virescens is a fungal species found in New Zealand forests, growing …

How to identify Agaricus californicus Peck

Agaricus californicus Peck

Agaricus californicus Peck

Agaricus californicus Peck is a mildly poisonous mushroom from Agaricus section …

How to identify Leucocoprinus brunneoluteus Capelari & Gimenes

Leucocoprinus brunneoluteus Capelari & Gimenes

Leucocoprinus brunneoluteus Capelari & Gimenes

Leucocoprinus brunneoluteus is a small yellow dapperling mushroom with a distinc…

How to identify Ripartitella brasiliensis (Speg.) Singer

Ripartitella brasiliensis (Speg.) Singer

Ripartitella brasiliensis (Speg.) Singer

Ripartitella brasiliensis, the carnival cap, is an Agaricaceae fungus that fruit…

How to identify Agaricus subrutilescens (Kauffman) Hotson & D.E.Stuntz

Agaricus subrutilescens (Kauffman) Hotson & D.E.Stuntz

Agaricus subrutilescens (Kauffman) Hotson & D.E.Stuntz

Agaricus subrutilescens is an agaric mushroom with a fibrillose wine-brown cap, …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Agaricaceae?

Agaricaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. The stem is white and bears an indistinct ring. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Agaricaceae?

Agaricaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. Lepiota clypeolaria is classified as poisonous, and it is particularly notable for its similarity to several more deadly species in the same genus.

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