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Inconclusive identification. Who's an experienced forager here and knowledgeable in fungi?

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It’s generally a good idea to also include photos of

- spore print

- cuts on the mushroom made a while ago and immediately

- habitat or discussion of habitat and nearby flora

Many thanks! 🙏

Not 100%, but it looks like meadow mushroom family. I have horse mushrooms in my yard that look very similar

I think there's a similar looking one called a "yellow stainer" that bruises yellow and will give you upset bowels

Excellent knowledge

horse mushrooms have a lot darker gills i think?

It is likely a member of the Agaricus genus, which is part of the Agaricaceae family.

Could you provide a photo with the specimen divided into left and right halves? (split evenly).

Different specimen.

Same group.

Awesome.

Firstly, if it stains yellow, discard it. This is a toxic (inedible) Agaricus xanthodermus.

Secondly, if it smells like phenol, discard it. This is a toxic (inedible) Agaricus moelleri.

If no yellow stain nor smell of phenol are present, then it might be one of these five edible specimens:

- Agaricus arvensis

- Agaricus bitorquis

- Agaricus bisporus

- Agaricus bernardii

- Agaricus campestris

Let's be 100% certain before consumption!

Discretion is highly advised.

Amazing. Appreciate that.

Not enough to truly identify, but it looks a lot like agaricus cupreobrunneus