AuthorKibby, G.
Year2011
TitleThe genus Agaricus in Britain
SeriesPrivately published
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species then known, plus several likely additions
SourcePrivately published, 51pp
IllustrationsColour photographs and photomicrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Another of Geoffrey’s attractively produced guides, this time to Agaricus.

The synoptic key uses macroscopic characters and avoids the hard-to-get reagents so often used in keys to this genus. The group keys generally require microscopy, at least of spores.

Examine Compound Microscope

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentAgaricustrue mushroomsFungi: Agaricales: Agaricaceae
For identificationCurrentAllopsalliota geesterania mushroomFungi: Agaricales: Agaricaceae
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