Agrocybe putaminum, commonly known as the mulch fieldcap, is a species of agaric fungus in the family Strophariaceae in the Agrocybe sororia complex. It was described as new to science in 1913. The fruitbodies have a dull brownish-orange cap with a matte texture, a grooved stipe, and a bitter, mealy taste. They are inedible.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mulch Fieldcap 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Agrocybe
- Species
- Agrocybe putaminum
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