Agaricus praeclaresquamosus

From hike along Herman Creek Trail 10/21/14
with Wendall Wood from Oregon Wild

Its squamulose cap and stature resemble Agaricus augustus, an excellent edible, but the latter has tawny-brown not grey-brown cap scales, an anise, not phenol odor, and the flesh does not discolor vinaceous-brown. Additionally, Agaricus praeclaresquamosus fruits from mid to late winter, while A. augustus fruits usually during the late spring, summer and early fall.

Toxic; like other phenolic-odored Agaricus species, it can cause gastrointestinal upsets.

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