There are loads of wild mushrooms in the Agaricus genus, and some might look familiar - that’s because the Agaricus genus is what also gives us mushrooms like Chestnut mushrooms, Portobello’s and Button mushrooms! In the wild, most Agaricus mushrooms are safe, edible, with many being delicious, but a few can be toxic (though not deadly!) and look similar to their edible cousins. In this video I show you how to identify a mushroom as being an Agaricus species, and then showcase two simple tests y

🍄 The Magpie Inkcap – Nature’s Striking but Deadly Beauty 🖤 Meet one of the most mysterious fungi in the forest — the Magpie Inkcap. With its black-and-white patterned cap, it looks like it’s been painted with ink and feathers. But don’t be fooled by its elegance! ⚠️ This mushroom is poisonous, especially when mixed with alcohol. It’s a close relative of the shaggy inkcap, but unlike its cousin, this one’s best admired, not eaten. Found in woodlands and grassy clearings, it appears from summer