Agaricus slyvaticus

Photo By: David Lewis

Agaricus slyvaticus( group) is an excellent edible, found in august in TN.  Some years quite common.  Has a stronger taste than A. campestri.  They can be confused with A. meleagris which is poisonous for some.  I use the rule of thumb on Agaricus species, if it smells of ink or a medicinal smell I leave it in the woods