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The Prince
Agaricus augustus
Also known as: The Prince
Botanical Overview
Agaricus augustus, known commonly as the prince, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Agaricus.
Foraging Safety · Hazard Watch
Similar & Confusing Lookalikes
Never harvest or eat wild mushrooms based on photos alone. Always cross-check against these similar lookalikes:
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Agaricus langei
Agaricus langei
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Agaricus bohusii
Agaricus bohusii
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Agaricus julius
Agaricus julius
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Agaricus nanaugustus
Agaricus nanaugustus
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Agaricus impudicus
Agaricus impudicus
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Agaricales
Family Agaricaceae
Genus Agaricus
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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