Description
What is The Prince Mushroom?
The Prince (Agaricus augustus) is a large, highly aromatic gourmet mushroom known for its sweet almond scent, firm texture, and impressive size. This species has long been treasured by chefs and foragers across Europe and North America. It gets its royal nickname from both its stately appearance and rich flavor — making it a prized addition to any edible mushroom collection.
With its golden-brown, scaly cap and thick, white stem, Agaricus augustus stands out both in the wild and in cultivation.
Where Does Agaricus augustus Grow?
The Prince is widely distributed in temperate forests and woodlands across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It favors nutrient-rich soils and can often be found under conifers or hardwoods, especially near paths, wood edges, and disturbed ground. It typically fruits in summer through early fall and can reach sizes up to 30 cm in diameter.
Though most often foraged, it can be grown in controlled environments with the right compost-rich substrates.
Unique Characteristics and Study Potential
A Gourmet Mushroom with a Royal Profile
The Prince is instantly recognizable by its thick, scaly cap in shades of golden brown, its pink to chocolate-brown gills, and its distinctive almond or marzipan aroma — caused by the compound benzaldehyde. It produces a dark brown to purplish-black spore print and bruises slightly yellow when cut or handled.
Mycologists and culinary growers study Agaricus augustus for its complex flavor chemistry, spore production, and adaptability to enriched growing media.
Ideal for Gourmet Cultivation and Research
The Prince grows well on composted manure or straw-based substrates, similar to button or portobello mushrooms. It requires a slightly alkaline pH and cooler temperatures to fruit reliably. This 12cc liquid culture syringe contains actively growing A. augustus mycelium, ready for expansion onto sterilized grain, compost blocks, or enriched casing layers.
Order Your Prince Mushroom Liquid Culture Today
Grow one of the finest wild edibles in the world — right from your lab or farm. Agaricus augustus offers exceptional flavor, impressive size, and rich cultivation potential. A must-have for gourmet mushroom growers and serious mycologists.
Taxonomic Details for Agaricus augustus
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Kingdom: Fungi
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Division: Basidiomycota
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Class: Agaricomycetes
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Order: Agaricales
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Family: Agaricaceae
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Genus: Agaricus
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Species: Agaricus augustus
The Prince (Agaricus augustus)
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Description
What is The Prince Mushroom?
The Prince (Agaricus augustus) is a large, highly aromatic gourmet mushroom known for its sweet almond scent, firm texture, and impressive size. This species has long been treasured by chefs and foragers across Europe and North America. It gets its royal nickname from both its stately appearance and rich flavor — making it a prized addition to any edible mushroom collection.
With its golden-brown, scaly cap and thick, white stem, Agaricus augustus stands out both in the wild and in cultivation.
Where Does Agaricus augustus Grow?
The Prince is widely distributed in temperate forests and woodlands across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It favors nutrient-rich soils and can often be found under conifers or hardwoods, especially near paths, wood edges, and disturbed ground. It typically fruits in summer through early fall and can reach sizes up to 30 cm in diameter.
Though most often foraged, it can be grown in controlled environments with the right compost-rich substrates.
Unique Characteristics and Study Potential
A Gourmet Mushroom with a Royal Profile
The Prince is instantly recognizable by its thick, scaly cap in shades of golden brown, its pink to chocolate-brown gills, and its distinctive almond or marzipan aroma — caused by the compound benzaldehyde. It produces a dark brown to purplish-black spore print and bruises slightly yellow when cut or handled.
Mycologists and culinary growers study Agaricus augustus for its complex flavor chemistry, spore production, and adaptability to enriched growing media.
Ideal for Gourmet Cultivation and Research
The Prince grows well on composted manure or straw-based substrates, similar to button or portobello mushrooms. It requires a slightly alkaline pH and cooler temperatures to fruit reliably. This 12cc liquid culture syringe contains actively growing A. augustus mycelium, ready for expansion onto sterilized grain, compost blocks, or enriched casing layers.
Order Your Prince Mushroom Liquid Culture Today
Grow one of the finest wild edibles in the world — right from your lab or farm. Agaricus augustus offers exceptional flavor, impressive size, and rich cultivation potential. A must-have for gourmet mushroom growers and serious mycologists.
Taxonomic Details for Agaricus augustus
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Kingdom: Fungi
-
Division: Basidiomycota
-
Class: Agaricomycetes
-
Order: Agaricales
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Family: Agaricaceae
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Genus: Agaricus
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Species: Agaricus augustus