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Cultivated Mushroom

Agaricus bisporus

Not Evaluated →
Diet
Decomposer
Lifespan
1 years
Length
6 cm
Weight
20 g
Trend
→ Stable
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About

O cogumelo-de-paris (Agaricus bisporus), nas suas diferentes fases de crescimento — botão branco, cremini e portobello — é o cogumelo mais cultivado no mundo, representando aproximadamente 40% da produção mundial de cogumelos. Domesticado a partir de espécies silvestres de Agaricus encontradas em pastagens da Europa e da América do Norte, é cultivado comercialmente em ambientes controlados sobre palha e estrume compostados. Rico em vitaminas do complexo B, selênio e fibras alimentares, é um dos fungos nutricionalmente mais versáteis na culinária humana.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants.
  • ✨ They produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
  • ✨ Button mushrooms account for 40% of global mushroom production.

Habitat & Distribution

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

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland

Distributed across Austria, Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium

Diet & Behavior

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Decomposer
Cultivated Mushroom is classified as decomposer, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Decomposer

Names in Other Languages

Spanish seta de París, champiñón cultivado
German Zweisporiger Champignon

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Agaricus lutosus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus macrocarpus
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Agaricus phaeolepidotus
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Agaricus pilatianus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus benesii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cultivated Mushroom?
The scientific name of Cultivated Mushroom is Agaricus bisporus. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
Where does Cultivated Mushroom live?
Cultivated Mushroom is found in Distributed across Austria, Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Cultivated Mushroom belong to?
Cultivated Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
What does Cultivated Mushroom eat?
Cultivated Mushroom is decomposer. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Cultivated Mushroom live?
Cultivated Mushroom has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.
What kingdom does Cultivated Mushroom belong to?
Cultivated Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Cultivated Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Cultivated Mushroom in the genus Agaricus include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Agaricus — 20 Species

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Agaricus benesii
DD 🍄
Agaricus brunneolus
DD 🍄
Agaricus depauperatus
DD 🍄
Agaricus fuscofibrillosus
LC 🍄
Agaricus lutosus
NE 🍄
Agaricus macrocarpus
NE 🍄
Agaricus phaeolepidotus
EN 🍄
Agaricus pilatianus
NE 🍄
Agaricus semotus
LC 🍄
Agaricus subperonatus
LC 🍄
Agaricus urinascens
LC 🍄
Blushing Wood Mushroom
Agaricus sylvaticus
LC 🍄
Clustered Mushroom
Agaricus cappellianus
NE
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Cultivated Mushroom
Agaricus bisporus
NE
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Lilac Mushroom
Agaricus porphyrizon
LC 🍄
Horse Mushroom
Agaricus arvensis
LC 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus placomyces
NE 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus moelleri
VU 🍄
Medusa Mushroom
Agaricus bohusii
DD 🍄
Ornamented Mushroom
Agaricus comtulus
LC
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