Species
Agaricus xanthodermus (Yellow stainer)
Agaricus xanthodermus. Photo: (c) humboldtfungi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Agaricus xanthodermus, commonly known as the yellow-staining mushroom or simply the yellow-stainer, is a mushroom of the genus Agaricus, which displays a strong yellow colouration at the base of the stem when cut. It is poisonous for most people, causing gastrointestinal upset, but can be eaten by some without apparent negative effect.
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