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Yellow Stainer
Agaricus xanthodermus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Agaricaceae ›Genus: Agaricus
About
Agaricus xanthodermus, commonly known as the yellow-staining mushroom or simply the yellow-stainer, is a mushroom of the genus Agaricus, which displays a strong yellow colouration at the base of the stem when cut. It is poisonous for most people, causing gastrointestinal upset, but can be eaten by some without apparent negative effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Yellow Stainer is Agaricus xanthodermus.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the family Agaricaceae.
- Yellow Stainer belongs to the genus Agaricus.