Meadow Mushroom
Agaricus campestris
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The field mushroom — a white agaricus with pink gills that mature to dark brown, growing in meadows and pasture rather than woodland. A good edible.
Identification
- Gills pink when young, dark brown at maturity.
- Does not stain bright yellow when rubbed; smell pleasant, of aniseed.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 37
- Global
- 19243
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.
