Nordic mushrooms – get to know the species
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Woodland Agaricus

Woodland Agaricus

Agaricus sylvaticus
Edible
★★★★☆
Taste rating: 4 out of 5

How to identify it

Cap
The cap is brownish to grey-brown and often scaly, convex at first and later expanded. The flesh may redden when cut or pressed.
Underside
The gills are pale pink at first, then pink, and finally chocolate-brown as the spores mature.
Stem
The stem is whitish with a distinct ring. The base may be slightly club-shaped.
Smell
Mild, pleasant mushroom smell.

Occurrence and habitat

Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, often at woodland edges, in clearings and on humus-rich soil.

Look-alike species

These mushrooms can resemble Woodland Agaricus. Look closely at features, habitat and images to see the differences.

Yellow-staining mushroom
Yellow-staining mushroom
Agaricus xanthodermus
Poisonous

The yellow-staining mushroom can resemble edible mushrooms but usually yellows when pressed and has a distinctly unpleasant phenolic smell.

Read more about Yellow-staining mushroom ›

Preparation

Clean thoroughly and cut away the dirty stem base. Fry thoroughly. Young specimens are suitable for frying, sauces and stews.

Recipe suggestions

Woodland Agaricus in cream sauce: fry sliced mushrooms and shallots in butter. Add cream, black pepper and parsley. Serve with potatoes.

Images – study the mushroom from several angles

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Main image – Woodland Agaricus
Main image
Cap / Top – Woodland Agaricus
Cap / Top
Underside – Woodland Agaricus
Underside
Habitat – Woodland Agaricus
Habitat
⚠ Important safety information

Agaricus species must be reliably identified. Always check gill colour, ring, smell and habitat. Do not eat a wild Agaricus if identification is uncertain.

Facts and sources

Sources
Svampguiden; SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta.
Batch 12 supplemented – should be finally checked against current