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Common Fieldcap

Agrocybe pediades

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hymenogastraceae ›Genus: Agrocybe

About

Agrocybe pediades is a typically lawn and other types of grassland mushroom, but can also grow on mulch containing horse manure. It was first described as Agaricus pediades by Swedish mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1821, and moved to its current genus Agrocybe by Victor Fayod in 1889. A synonym for this mushroom is Agrocybe semiorbicularis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Fieldcap?
The scientific name of Common Fieldcap is Agrocybe pediades.
What kingdom does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae.
What genus does Common Fieldcap belong to?
Common Fieldcap belongs to the genus Agrocybe.