Agaricus xanthodermus
| Agaricus xanthodermus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Agaricaceae |
| Genus: | Agaricus |
| Species: | A. xanthodermus |
| Binomial name | |
| Agaricus xanthodermus Genev. (1876) | |
| Synonyms | |
| Agaricus xanthodermus | |
|---|---|
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is convex | |
| Hymenium is free | |
| Stipe has a ring | |
| Spore print is brown | |
| Ecology is saprotrophic | |
| Edibility is not recommended or poisonous | |
Agaricus xanthodermus, commonly known as the yellow-staining agaricus, yellow-staining mushroom or yellow-stainer, is a species of fungus in the genus Agaricus. It displays a strong yellow colouration at the base of the stem when cut. It has a phenolic smell. It is poisonous for most people, causing gastric upset, but can be eaten by some without apparent negative effect.