Yellow Stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A white agaricus that stains chrome-yellow, especially at the stem base, and smells of ink or phenol. It causes gastrointestinal upset.
Identification
- The stem base turns bright yellow where cut.
- Smell of ink or phenol, especially when the fruit body is warmed in the hand.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 4
- Estonia
- 37
- Global
- 14270
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.
