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Horse Mushroom

Agaricus arvensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Agaricus (Button Mushrooms)
Species
Agaricus arvensis (Horse Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish llanero, champiñón grande, bola de niev
German Weißer Anis-Champignon

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Agaricus brunneolus
Data Deficient
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Data Deficient
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Agaricus fuscofibrillosus
Least Concern
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Agaricus lutosus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus phaeolepidotus
Endangered
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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 Horse Mushroom?
The scientific name of Horse Mushroom is Agaricus arvensis. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
What is the conservation status of Horse Mushroom?
Horse Mushroom (Agaricus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Horse Mushroom live?
Horse Mushroom is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Horse Mushroom belong to?
Horse Mushroom (Agaricus arvensis) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Horse Mushroom endangered?
No, Horse Mushroom (Agaricus arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Horse Mushroom belong to?
Horse Mushroom (Agaricus arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Horse Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Horse Mushroom in the genus Agaricus include , , , , .

Native Range — 7 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 🍄
Cultivated Mushroom
Agaricus bisporus
NE 🍄
Lilac Mushroom
Agaricus porphyrizon
LC
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Horse Mushroom
Agaricus arvensis
LC
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Inky Mushroom
Agaricus placomyces
NE 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus moelleri
VU 🍄
Medusa Mushroom
Agaricus bohusii
DD 🍄
Ornamented Mushroom
Agaricus comtulus
LC
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