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Agrocybe aegerita

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description Agrocybe aegerita Overview

*Agrocybe aegerita*, commonly called the pioppino or black poplar mushroom, is a wood-decaying fungus associated with poplar and other broadleaf trees. Its fruiting bodies grow in clusters on dead or damaged hardwood, with brown caps and pale stems. The species is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region and is valued as an edible mushroom that is also cultivated for culinary use.

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What are the common names for Agrocybe aegerita?

Agrocybe aegerita is commonly called pioppino, black poplar mushroom, or poplar fieldcap. Taxonomic databases may also list related names such as Cyclocybe aegerita or Agrocybe cylindracea. ([EPPO Global Database](https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/AGCYCY))

Where does the pioppino mushroom grow?

It is a wood-decaying species associated with poplar and other broadleaf trees. Its brown-capped fruiting bodies often grow in clusters on dead or damaged hardwood.

What features help identify Agrocybe aegerita?

Look for clustered brown caps, pale stems, and the poplar or hardwood host. A persistent ring and a dark brown spore print are also useful features, but identification should not rely on cap color alone.

Is Agrocybe aegerita edible?

Pioppino is widely treated as an edible mushroom and is commercially cultivated, especially in Europe. It can share habitat with dangerous wood-growing species such as Galerina marginata, so wild specimens require expert identification and thorough cooking.

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