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Verdigris Agaric

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The verdigris agaric, Stropharia aeruginosa, also called the blue-green stropharia, is a medium sized woodland mushroom with a vivid blue-green, slimy cap that fades to yellow-ochre as it ages. It grows across Europe, Asia and North America in grassy woodland and especially in wood-chip mulch in gardens and parks. Its edibility is disputed: most Western field guides treat it as poisonous with unclear effects, while some European sources consider it edible despite an unpleasant spicy taste.

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Scientific Name
Stropharia aeruginosa 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Stropharia aeruginosa
WikipediaWikidata Q1552361 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
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