Agaricus moelleri, commonly known as the inky mushroom, or dark scaled mushroom, is a large species of fungus in the genus Agaricus. It appears occasionally in most kinds of woodland, during late summer, in northern temperate zones.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Inky Agaricus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Agaricus placomyces — considered toxic
- Agaricus deardorffensis — considered toxic
- Agaricus phaeolepidotus
- Agaricus buckmacadooi — considered toxic
- Agaricus leptocaulis
- Agaricus pocillator
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Agaricaceae
- Genus
- Agaricus
- Species
- Agaricus moelleri
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