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Pavement Mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) — mushroom identification photo

Pavement Mushroom

Agaricus bitorquis

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
White to pale gray
Cap size
4-12cm
Gill color
Pink then chocolate-brown
Gill attachment
Free from stem
Stem
With double ring, firm
Texture
Very firm and solid
Habitat
Compacted soil, roadsides, pushing through pavement
Fruiting season
Spring-Fall
Peak season
Spring-Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Cook before eating. Excellent edible. Known for ability to push through pavement. Great flavor.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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