Field mushroom  (Agaricus campestris)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

Although widespread, this species seems to be in decline (4). This may be related to the decline in horse populations in rural areas; in a belief dating back to Roman times, it was widely thought that this mushroom would only grow in areas frequented by stallions (3).

Conservation

No conservation action has been targeted at this species.

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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