Agaricus L. from European Mediterranean Countries

Abstract

The genus Agaricus is subdivided into 18 sections and four subsections. This group of fungi are represented by the
highly prized edible and commercially grown Agaricus campestris described and illustrated on pages 233–237 with highlighted
foremost synonyms, etymology, descriptions, notes, and habit photographs included for about 97 species and
subspecies. Each species has 4 to 10 color photographs with species morphological descriptions featuring the pileus (cap),
stipe, context, and microscopy. Habitat and collections give where the species can be found.