Edible
Spring Fieldcap
Agrocybe praecox
Also known as: Spring Fieldcap
Botanical Overview
Agrocybe praecox is a species of brown-spored mushroom which appears early in the year in woods, gardens and fields. According to modern taxonomic analysis, it is just one of a cluster of closely similar species which are often referred to as the Agrocybe praecox complex. It is found in Europe, North Africa and North America.
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Similar & Confusing Lookalikes
Never harvest or eat wild mushrooms based on photos alone. Always cross-check against these similar lookalikes:
Lookalike
Agrocybe dura
Agrocybe dura
Lookalike
Agrocybe molesta
Agrocybe molesta
Lookalike
Agrocybe paludosa
Agrocybe paludosa
Unverified / Caution
Agrocybe acericola
Agrocybe acericola
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Agaricales
Family Strophariaceae
Genus Agrocybe
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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