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Agrocybe pediades, commonly known as the Dung-Roundhead, is a lawn and pasture mushroom and is very similar to Agrocybe semiorbicularis. It is often found on nutrient-rich, disturbed ground.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically 1 to 3 cm in diameter, convex to flattened, and smooth. The color ranges from tan to pale brown, often with a slightly darker center. The cap surface is usually dry and may become slightly sticky when moist.
- Gills
- The gills are adnate to adnexed, crowded, and initially pale tan, becoming brown as the spores mature. The gill edges are even.
- Stem
- The stem is 2 to 5 cm long and 2 to 4 mm thick, cylindrical, and smooth. The color is pale brown to tan, often with a slightly darker base. The stem lacks a ring.
- Flesh
- The flesh is thin and pale brown.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Agrocybe pediades is small to medium-sized.
- Habitat
- Agrocybe pediades is commonly found in lawns, pastures, and other grassy areas. It often grows on nutrient-rich, disturbed ground and can appear after rain. It is a saprobic species, meaning it obtains nutrients from decaying organic matter.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth, dry to slightly sticky
- Growth Form: Gregarious
- Spore Print: Brown
- Body color: Tan to pale brown
- Odor: Mild, fungal
- Flesh bruises: Does not typically bruise
- Height: 2-5 cm
- Cap Diameter: 1-3 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprobic
Safe
SafeAgrocybe pediades is generally considered non-toxic, but it is not recommended for consumption due to its small size and potential for misidentification with toxic species.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild, fungal
- Fruiting: Late spring to autumn
- Substrate: Grasslands, lawns, and disturbed soil
Where to Find
North America
Agrocybe pediades is found throughout North America, particularly in grassy areas such as lawns and pastures.
Europe
This species is also common in Europe, with similar habitat preferences to those in North America.
Finding Tips
Look in Grassy Areas
Search for Agrocybe pediades in lawns, pastures, and other grassy areas, especially after rain.
Check Disturbed Ground
This mushroom often grows on nutrient-rich, disturbed ground, so focus your search in such areas.
Similar Species
Smooth Agrocybe
mushroom
Also known as: Agrocybe molesta
Spring Fieldcap
mushroom
Also known as: Agrocybe praecox
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Strophariaceae
- Genus
- Agrocybe
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: 4°C
- Freezing duration: 3 months
- Min Temperature: 2°C
- Refrigeration: 2-3 days
How to Clean
To clean Agrocybe pediades, gently brush off any dirt or debris from the cap and stem. Avoid washing them unless necessary, as they can become waterlogged. If washing is required, do so quickly and pat them dry immediately.
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