About Agaricus sylvaticus Schaeff.
Agaricus sylvaticus Schaeff. has a greyish-brown cap that is hemispherical when young, and flattens out as it matures, reaching up to 10 centimetres (4 inches) in diameter. The cap is covered with broad scales. Young gills are grey, and turn much darker as the mushroom ages. Its spores are chocolate brown. The brownish stem often has a hanging ring and a small bulb at the base. The flesh is white, has a mild taste, and turns reddish when cut. This species is commonly found growing in groups in coniferous forests. In Europe, North Africa and North America, it appears from early summer, or from September through to November. It is edible when cooked, but looks similar to inedible mushroom species.
