The Prince (Agaricus augustus)

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Cap: 10-25cm Pale yellowish brown. Covered in small brown fibrous scales

Gills: Free, crowded. Pale pink at first then brown.

Stem: Tall with a pendulous white ring. Slightly scaly below the ring. Bruises slightly yellow.

Spores: Dark brown

Flesh: White with a smell of bitter almonds

Habitat: On the ground in any woodland in small groups.

Frequency: Occasional

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Good

Preserving: Can be dried.