description Meadow Mushroom Overview
Agaricus campestris, commonly called the meadow mushroom or field mushroom, is an edible fungus found in grazed grassland, lawns, and pastures. It typically has a white cap, free gills that change from pink to dark brown as the spores mature, and a short stem with a ring. It is related to the cultivated button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, but is a separate wild species that must be distinguished from poisonous white mushrooms before consumption.
help Meadow Mushroom FAQ
How can I tell Agaricus campestris from a white button mushroom?
The meadow mushroom is Agaricus campestris, a wild species of grazed grassland, while the familiar white button mushroom is Agaricus bisporus. A. campestris typically has free gills that start pink and become dark brown as its spores mature.
Why do meadow mushrooms appear in lawns and pastures?
Agaricus campestris is naturally associated with grazed grassland, lawns, and pastures. Its common name refers to that meadow habitat, not to a separate cultivated variety.
What should the gills look like on a young meadow mushroom?
Young meadow mushrooms usually have pink gills, and the gills darken toward chocolate brown as the spores mature. The gills are free from the stem, and the short stem usually carries a ring.
What poisonous mushroom problem makes meadow mushroom foraging risky?
A white lawn mushroom can be confused with other Agaricus species or with unrelated poisonous fungi, so cap color alone is not enough for identification. Check the gills, stem, ring, habitat, and a reliable regional guide before eating any wild specimen.
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