agaricus

He carefully observed the habits of one, which lived under the covering of a mushroom, the Oak agaric (Agaricus quercinus).

This little alga resembles a mushroom of the Agaricus variety or gilled species, and so is easily identified.

It was mentioned above that among phosphorescent plants there are several species of Agaricus.

True latex vessels occur occasionally in Agaricus, though not filled with milk as in Lactarius.

It would not be highly esteemed where other and better species can be had, but it is generally preferred to Agaricus melleus, Fr.