vs Cultivated Mushroom

Agaricus lutosus compared with Agaricus bisporus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Cultivated Mushroom
Kingdom same	Fungi (فطر)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (دعاميات)	Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)	Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order same	Agaricales (غاريقونيات)	Agaricales (غاريقونيات)
Family same	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus same	Agaricus (Button Mushrooms)	Agaricus (Button Mushrooms)
Species	Agaricus lutosus	Agaricus bisporus

Evolutionary Relationship

and Cultivated Mushroom share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Agaricus. (Button Mushrooms)

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Cultivated Mushroom

NE — Not Evaluated

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Cultivated Mushroom
Diet	—	Decomposer
Average Lifespan	—	1 years
Average Length	—	6 cm
Average Weight	—	20 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Cultivated Mushroom

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Austria, Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Agaricus lutosus is a species in the genus Agaricus. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Cultivated Mushroom

The most widely cultivated mushroom globally, the button mushroom in its various growth stages — white button, cremini, and portobello — accounts for approximately 40% of world mushroom production. Domesticated from wild Agaricus species found in grasslands across Europe and North America, they are grown commercially in controlled environments on composted straw and manure. Rich in B vitamins, selenium, and dietary fiber, they are one of the most nutritionally versatile fungi in human cuisine.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden