The Prince
Agaricus augustus
The Prince is a large, stout mushroom with a scaly yellow-brown cap and a strong almond smell. It grows in woods, parks and gardens, often on rich, humusy ground.
Identification
- Cap yellow-brown, covered in small brown scales; flesh pale.
- Ring on the stem with a cogwheel-like underside; smell of almonds.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 22
- Global
- 12465
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.
