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Almond Mushroom

Edible

Edible
Autumn

Autumn
Summer

Summer

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. The almond mushroom occurs in large groups unlike the Prince which tends to occur in groups of 2 or 3.

Mushroom Type
Common Names Almond Mushroom, Almond Agaricus, Mandulagomba (HU)
Scientific Name Agaricus subrufescens
Synonyms Agaricus rufotegulis
Season Start Jul
Season End Sep
Average Mushroom height (CM) 3-10
Average Cap width (CM) 2-10

Mushroom Image

Cap

3-10 cm. Convex, brown in the centre when young. Flattening with age with the brown splitting into scales

Gills

Crowded and free from the stem. Grey in immature specimens, turning brown with age.

 

Stem

1-7 cm long, 1-2 cm diameter. Stout, slightly bulbous base, white, with cottony layer (easily compressed with handling) at the top.

Skirt

Superior. Thick and floppy with woolly scales on the underside.

Flesh

White, firm, thick. Smelling of almonds.

Habitat

In the UK, woodchip piles.

Possible Confusion

As with all Agaricus sp. the toxic yellow stainer and inky mushroom are the ones to eliminate. The almond smell of Agaricus subrufescens will rule out both of these chemical smelling species. 

Spore Print

Brown.

Taste / Smell

Sweet and nutty.

Frequency

Uncommon but increasing.

Other Facts

This mushroom was cultivated as a choice edible in the U.S.A

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  1. James Barr avatar
    James Barr

    Hi, does anyone sell Almond mushrooms, can I buy at a shop, or can I obtain a supplement? Thank you, regards Jim

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