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Medusa Mushroom

Agaricus bohusii

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

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 bohusii (Medusa Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

German Spindelfüßiger Champignon

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Agaricus brunneolus
Data Deficient
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Agaricus depauperatus
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 Medusa Mushroom?
The scientific name of Medusa Mushroom is Agaricus bohusii. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
What is the conservation status of Medusa Mushroom?
Medusa Mushroom (Agaricus bohusii) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Medusa Mushroom live?
Medusa Mushroom is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Medusa Mushroom belong to?
Medusa Mushroom (Agaricus bohusii) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
What kingdom does Medusa Mushroom belong to?
Medusa Mushroom (Agaricus bohusii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Medusa Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Medusa Mushroom in the genus Agaricus include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Agaricus — 20 Species

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Agaricus benesii
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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 🍄
Horse Mushroom
Agaricus arvensis
LC 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus placomyces
NE 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus moelleri
VU
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Medusa Mushroom
Agaricus bohusii
DD
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Ornamented Mushroom
Agaricus comtulus
LC
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