Agaricaceae

Agaricaceae is a cornerstone of the fungi world and encompasses many commonly found mushrooms. As a scientific family, it has over a thousand classified species! From tiny and toxic to massive and meaty, agaricaceae has a lot to offer. Research has found that it is an ancient family and could date back 20.44 million years ago.

Scientific classification

Family

Agaricaceae (Agaricaceae)

Order

Gilled fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Phylum

Club fungi

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Annual, Biennial, Perennial

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Culture

Symbolism

longevity, good luck, a strong connection with the divine

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Genus

Ink cap Macrolepiota Chlorophyllum Calvatia Agaricus Leucocoprinus Lycoperdon

Toxicity

Agaricaceae is a large fungi family with many poisonous species like Amanita, including Destroying Angels (e.g., Amanita bisporigera). These mushrooms can cause organ failure and death if ingested, often due to being mistaken for edible species. Identifying toxic species requires genus-level study due to the wide variation within the family.

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