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Wood Mushroom

Agaricus sylvicola

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).

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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 sylvicola (Wood Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish champiñón anillado
German Dünnfleischiger 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 Wood Mushroom?
The scientific name of Wood Mushroom is Agaricus sylvicola. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
What is the conservation status of Wood Mushroom?
Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wood Mushroom live?
Wood 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 Wood Mushroom belong to?
Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Wood Mushroom endangered?
No, Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wood Mushroom belong to?
Wood Mushroom (Agaricus sylvicola) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Wood Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Wood 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 🍄
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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