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deadmandave
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large Agaricus Campestris?
#15086819 - 09/16/11 11:01 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Habitat: found growing in a grassy park near a deciduous tree
Gills: pink, light pink, not attached close, crowded.
Stem: 4-5 inches in length, thick, dense, white with some light browning and flaking.
Cap: 4.5" diameter, convex, crackly, light brown and white.
Spore print color: Chocolate brown Very important!
Bruising:No bruising evident.
Smells good! there are many more at the park, i want to collect more if they're campestris!
  thank you!
Edited by deadmandave (09/16/11 11:04 AM)
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Byrain


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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: deadmandave]
#15086884 - 09/16/11 11:16 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Definitely not A. campestris, the annulus is too persistent. Based on your description, it looks like it could be another edible Agaricus sp.
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ToxicMan
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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: deadmandave]
#15086981 - 09/16/11 11:33 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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As Byrain said, definitely not A. campestris.
An accurate ID to species is actually pretty difficult for Agaricus species. The fact that it smells good is a good indicator that it's one of the edibles. Having said that, you should also be cautious, and eat only a small amount the first time (less than 1/8 of a tsp). A lot of people are sensitive to various Agaricus species, and eating less will help keep you from getting as sick if you're one of them.
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LanLord
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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: ToxicMan]
#15087157 - 09/16/11 12:16 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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That thing is freeking huge!
A. oceanus? A. crocidilinus?
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deadmandave
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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: LanLord]
#15087670 - 09/16/11 02:23 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Ok thanks very much, i will try a small sample.. but should i cook it?
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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: deadmandave]
#15088509 - 09/16/11 05:13 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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holy man its a monster!! cool find!
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deadmandave
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Well I ate it! ..a third of it anyways. it was delicious and did not make me sick at all If i am able to eat it would it be safe to feed to other people? Or should they also sample a very small portion?
are there guidelines on how to test wild mushrooms anywheres? thanks for the help everyone
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Re: large Agaricus Campestris? [Re: deadmandave]
#15116477 - 09/22/11 10:25 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Quote:
deadmandave said: Well I ate it! ..a third of it anyways. it was delicious and did not make me sick at all If i am able to eat it would it be safe to feed to other people? Or should they also sample a very small portion?
are there guidelines on how to test wild mushrooms anywheres? thanks for the help everyone 
Each person needs to sample separately. A small amount, then wait...
Even edible Agaricus species can cause some people illness. Just the way it is.
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