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Looks like a portabella (Agaricus bisporus) but without more pictures and what it was growing in, can't say for sure
And if you are wrong:
This mushroom is commonly found worldwide in fields and grassy areas following rain, from late spring through to autumn, especially in association with manure. In many parts of the world it is widely collected and eaten; however, resemblance to deadly or poisonous lookalikes (see below) should be noted.
Lookalike species
The common mushroom could be confused with young specimens of the deadly poisonous destroying angel (Amanita sp.), but the latter may be distinguished by their volva or cup at the base of the mushroom and pure white gills (as opposed to pinkish or brown of A. bisporus). Thus it is always important to clear away debris and examine the base of such similar mushrooms, as well as cutting open young specimens to check the gills. Furthermore, the destroying angel grows in mossy woods and lives symbiotically with spruce.
A more common and less dangerous mistake is to confuse A. bisporus with Agaricus xanthodermus, an inedible mushroom found worldwide in grassy areas. A. xanthodermus has an odor reminiscent of phenol; its flesh turns yellow when bruised. This fungus causes nausea and vomiting in some people.
Thanks Mikej and all. The cautionary messages are appreciated. I'm not a mushroom hunter, but know Mikej is and asked out of curiosity. I wish I had better pictures.
Some good learning references here. Thanks again.
You being a hunter? Mushroom hunting goes with that like mustard on hot dogs!
Was there a caterpillar smoking with a hookha...?
Better , go ask Alice....
Andy
This is one thing I am extremely ignorant of and I love mushrooms. My Ignorance keeps me from hunting mushrooms due to fear and picking a bad one thinking its a good one.
That's the ticket right there.Chanterelles and Boletus are two that are easy to ID and not easy to mistake for poisonous varieties. I mean, as long as you pay close attention to what your gathering. And both are plentiful on this side of Oregon.