MushieField mushroom (Agaricus campestris)
Edible (expert ID)
The field mushroom looks like a shop button mushroom, with white cap and pink gills that turn chocolate-brown. It is confused with the deadly destroying angel and the yellow stainer.
| Scientific name | Agaricus campestris |
|---|---|
| Other names | Wiesenchampignon · Rosé des prés · Prataiolo |
| Family | Agaricaceae |
| Season | Aug – Oct |
| Habitat | Grazed pastures, meadows and lawns |
| Range | Europe, North America and Asia |
| Spore print | Dark brown |
| Smell | Pleasant, mushroomy |
How to identify Field mushroom
| Cap | White, 3–10 cm, dry, smooth to finely scaly |
|---|---|
| Underside | Pink when young, chocolate-brown when mature, never white |
| Stem | Short, white, with a thin, fragile ring |
| Smell | Pleasant, mushroomy |
| Spore print | Dark brown |
Is Field mushroom edible or poisonous?
Edible (expert ID). Regarded as a good edible when correctly identified. Several deadly white-gilled mushrooms grow in the same places.
Field mushroom look-alikes
White gills at any age, a sac at the base or a yellowing stem base mean do not eat.
- Field mushroom vs yellow stainer: the scratch test
- Field mushroom vs death cap: the white gills warning
When does Field mushroom grow?
Field mushroom is typically found Aug – Oct in grazed pastures, meadows and lawns. See other mushrooms in season:
Frequently asked questions
Is Field mushroom edible?
Field mushroom (Agaricus campestris) is regarded as edible by field guides when it has been correctly identified and properly cooked. Regarded as a good edible when correctly identified. Several deadly white-gilled mushrooms grow in the same places. Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app or a website. Confirm identification and edibility in person with a qualified local expert.
What does Field mushroom look like?
White, 3–10 cm, dry, smooth to finely scaly. Underside: pink when young, chocolate-brown when mature, never white. Stem: short, white, with a thin, fragile ring.
What are the look-alikes of Field mushroom?
The main look-alikes are Yellow stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) and Death cap (Amanita phalloides) and Destroying angel (Amanita virosa). White gills at any age, a sac at the base or a yellowing stem base mean do not eat.
When and where does Field mushroom grow?
Field mushroom is usually found from Aug to Oct. Habitat: grazed pastures, meadows and lawns. Range: Europe, North America and Asia.
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Sources and credits: written from standard field-guide references. Further reading: Wikipedia: Agaricus campestris. Last updated 2026-10-22. Editorial policy.