Torq

Agaricus bitorquis

A species of Agaricus. Also known as Banded agaric, Sidewalk mushroom, Spring agarcus.

Agaricus bitorquis, also known as the torq, is a resilient, versatile agaric with a white cap, very similar in appearance and closely related to the widely consumed button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus. This species thrives even in urban settings, with its white fruiting bodies often observed emerging from woodchips, mulch, cracks in pavements, and even asphalt.

Attributes of Torq

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Cap Diameter
4 - 15 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 11 cm; convex, flat; whitish; dry, bald; not yellowing when rubbed repeatedly
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close or crowded; pinkish, brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; very tough, equal or tapering to base; whitish to brownish ;bald or finely roughened; not bruising
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; firm; unchanging when sliced, or rarely turning slightly reddish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Torq by these plants
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Torq

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Agaricus
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Toxicity and Edibility of Torq

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Is Torq Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

Is Torq Toxic to Dogs?

Torq can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.