Agaricus julius
(The Emperor, Rocky Mountain Prince)

Habitat

On the ground, in the woods usually under Spruce or other conifers. Typically above 9000ft. A few scattered together.

Description

Agaricus julius is the rocky mountain version of Agaricus augustus (The Prince). It has brown scales on cap with a shaggy stem (when young). It stains yellow on cap when bruised or scratched. Agaricus amicosus is similar but stains red while the prince stains yellow. A. amicosus scaling pattern is also slightly different as well as color. This is a beautiful mushroom and once you see it you its one you'll never forget. It reminds me of a portabello mushroom only much better. It smells distinctively cherry almond in my opinion. One of the very best Agaricus for the table.

Location

Colorado

Smell

Cherry almond

Spore Print

Chocolate brown

Edibility

Choice

Color

White to Brown

iNaturalist Observation

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/131977195

Last Updated

Feb 18 2023 08:31 AM

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