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The agaricus campestris is also know as the common mushroom, or the common field mushroom. This is one of the most important varieties of agarics.

Common Mushroom

The agaricus campestris is also know as the common mushroom, or the common field mushroom. This is one…

Agaricus campestris is the "true" mushroom. The full grown expanded plant is somewhat umbrella like. The central stalk supports a thick cap.

Agaricus Campestris

Agaricus campestris is the "true" mushroom. The full grown expanded plant is somewhat umbrella like.…

Pictured is a section of a gill of <i>agaricus campestris</i>. (tr) trama, (sh) hymenium, (b) basidium, (st) sterigma, and (sp) spore.

Agaricus Campestris Gill

Pictured is a section of a gill of agaricus campestris. (tr) trama, (sh) hymenium, (b) basidium, (st)…

Pictured is the pure culture of <i>agaricus campestris</i> spawn.

Spawn of Agaricus Campestris

Pictured is the pure culture of agaricus campestris spawn.

Common mushroom is the common name of agaricus campestris. Mushroom is the popular name given to a group of fungi.

Common Mushroom

Common mushroom is the common name of agaricus campestris. Mushroom is the popular name given to a group…

Pasture mushrooms

Mushroom

Pasture mushrooms

"Common Mushroom (Agaricus campestris). A, annulus; C, cortina; H, hymenium; M, mycelium; P, pileus; S, stipe; V, volva." -Whitney, 1911

Meadow Mushroom

"Common Mushroom (Agaricus campestris). A, annulus; C, cortina; H, hymenium; M, mycelium; P, pileus;…

When mushrooms are about half way in development they are said to be in the "button" stage. They are often referred to as button mushrooms.

Mushrooms in the Button Stage

When mushrooms are about half way in development they are said to be in the "button" stage. They are…