Button mushroom
Agaricus bisporus
Local namesşampinyonportobello
The cultivated mushroom is native to grasslands in Eurasia and North America and is grown in more than 70 countries. It has white and brown forms, and the large mature form is sold as portobello. It is grown on compost.
Where it's found
Rich soil, compost and manure, fruiting from autumn to winter.
Distribution
Native to grasslands of Eurasia and North America; widespread worldwide and cultivated in at least seventy countries.
Similar species
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