Agaricus L. from European Mediterranean Countries

Abstract

The genus Agaricus is subdivided into 18 sections and four subsections. This group of fungi are represented by thehighly prized edible and commercially grown Agaricus campestris described and illustrated on pages 233–237 with highlightedforemost synonyms, etymology, descriptions, notes, and habit photographs included for about 97 species andsubspecies. Each species has 4 to 10 color photographs with species morphological descriptions featuring the pileus (cap),stipe, context, and microscopy. Habitat and collections give where the species can be found.