Growing prolifically at the moment in Melbourne suburbs. It’s not one I know. Basically white cap starts off round but flattens as the stalk grows longer. Gills start off light brown darkening to black as it grows. Has a skirt.

(If you want to get rid of me, tell me it’s not poisonous)

mollwollfumble said:

Growing prolifically at the moment in Melbourne suburbs. It’s not one I know. Basically white cap starts off round but flattens as the stalk grows longer. Gills start off light brown darkening to black as it grows. Has a skirt.

(If you want to get rid of me, tell me it’s not poisonous)

It’s an Agaricus, but I can’t tell from that picture which one. It is most likely A. xanthodermus, the yellow stainer. Very young buttons have parallel sides. Find a young one, run your fingernail over the top, and then rub the base of the stalk. If it goes yellow, it’s likely to give you a tummy ache of some degree if you eat it. They don’t generally kill, but people have reactions of varying levels, so not advised to eat them.

Know also that death caps are being reported around Melbourne at the moment. They look very similar, have a slight but not obvious greenishness and they kill. In a nasty way. Generally found under mature oak trees, but not always.

buffy said:

It’s an Agaricus, but I can’t tell from that picture which one. It is most likely A. xanthodermus, the yellow stainer. Very young buttons have parallel sides. Find a young one, run your fingernail over the top, and then rub the base of the stalk. If it goes yellow, it’s likely to give you a tummy ache of some degree if you eat it. They don’t generally kill, but people have reactions of varying levels, so not advised to eat them.

Know also that death caps are being reported around Melbourne at the moment. They look very similar, have a slight but not obvious greenishness and they kill. In a nasty way. Generally found under mature oak trees, but not always.

Brilliant advice. Thanks.