Horse Mushroom
Agaricus arvensis
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Larger than the field mushroom, with a white silky cap and a strong aniseed smell. A good edible — but it must be told apart from the yellow-staining, poisonous agarics.
Identification
- Cap white and silky, often taking a yellowish tone with age.
- Rubbing the stem base produces little or no bright yellow staining.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 30
- Global
- 12817
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
