Blushing Wood Mushroom

Agaricus sylvaticus Schaeff.

Also called: Pinew, Red Staining Mushroom, Scaly Wood Mushroom

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Blushing Wood Mushroom by month
MonthRecords
January14
February8
March3
April1
May14
June34
July92
August128
September113
October106
November38
December19

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Pennsylvania7 records
  • Utah7 records
  • Ohio6 records
  • Missouri5 records
  • Montana5 records
  • Virginia5 records
  • Arizona4 records
  • Florida4 records
  • Alabama3 records
  • Indiana3 records
  • Kansas3 records
  • Minnesota3 records
  • Vermont3 records
  • Idaho2 records
  • Manitoba2 records
  • Massachusetts2 records
  • New Mexico2 records
  • South Carolina2 records
  • Texas2 records
  • Wisconsin2 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Kentucky1 records
  • Louisiana1 records
  • Nebraska1 records
  • New Hampshire1 records
  • New Jersey1 records
  • Nova Scotia1 records
  • Oregon1 records

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