description Agaricus Bernardii Overview
Agaricus bernardii, or Bernard's mushroom, is a species of Agaricus associated with saline soils, coastal ground, salt meadows, and other habitats affected by salt. It occurs in parts of Europe and North America and has a thick, firm fruit body with a pale to grayish cap. The mushroom is also known for an odor that may be described as fishy or saline. It has been treated as edible, but identification is important because Agaricus species vary in suitability for eating.
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Why is Agaricus bernardii called salt-loving?
Agaricus bernardii is associated with saline soils, coastal ground, salt meadows, and places affected by salt. The species was described from La Rochelle, a seaport in France, in 1879.
What does Bernard's mushroom look like?
It has a thick, firm fruit body and a pale to grayish cap that can become scaly or cracked, with Agaricus-type gills that darken as spores mature. Its habitat near salt makes the soil context as useful as cap color when checking an identification.
Can you eat Agaricus bernardii?
Edibility reports conflict: some older field guides call it edible, while the EPPO database lists Agaricus bernardii as inedible. Its briny odor and saline habitat are not enough to establish safety, so it should not be treated as food without authoritative local guidance, as shown by [EPPO's database](https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/AGARBE).
Where would I find Bernard's mushroom?
Look in coastal grassland, salt-marsh edges, dunes, or other saline ground in parts of Europe and North America. It is not the same habitat pattern as the common field mushroom Agaricus campestris, which is usually associated with ordinary grassland.
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