Agaricus: Is a genus of mushroom

Agaricus is a genus of mushroom -forming fungi containing both edible and poisonous species, with over 400 members worldwide [2][3] and possibly again as many disputed or newly discovered species. The genus includes the common ("button") mushroom (A. bisporus) and the field mushroom (A. campestris), the dominant cultivated mushrooms of the West. The document provides a detailed overview of the genus Agaricus, commonly known as mushrooms, including its habit, habitat, structure, and reproduction methods. It describes various species found in India, their edibility, and the structure of both vegetative mycelium and fruiting bodies. Learn about the edible fungus Agaricus, also known as mushroom, and its life cycle. Find out how it grows, reproduces, and forms fairy rings in the soil. Learn about the characteristics, identification, and classification of Agaricus mushrooms, a group of terrestrial saprobes with dark brown gills and spores. Find out how to use chemical reactions, microscopy, and drying to distinguish among the species of this genus.