Common Name(s)	Yellow Stainer
Latin Name	Agaricus xanthodermus
Description	Fungi. The cap is white and smooth except for the centre which is usually slightly scaly, the edges tend to split when mature, approx. width is 6 -12.5 cm (2 1/2 - 5 ins.). The stalk is also white with a fleshy white ring near the top 12.5 cm (5 ins.) high. The gills are pinkish in colour turning to brown. If the fungi is bruised or scratched a bright yellow stain will form hence the name.
Hazards	This fungi looks very much like the edible horse mushrooms and grows in similar conditions.
Effects	Flushing, sweating, abdominal pains, vomiting, diarrhoea and dizziness. The eating of this fungi affects people differently so not all will have the same symptoms, some will have none at all.
Growing Season	Late Summer to late Autumn.
Location	Woodland, meadows and gardens.
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