Cap hemispheric to broadly rounded with a smooth surface that is sticky when moist. It is first brown to yellowish-brown, fading quickly to light yellowish-brown or lighter. Gills close, adnate (broadly attached) but soon pulling free from the stem. Pallid at first, becoming strong brown as spores mature. Stem cylindric, sometimes broadening slightly towards the base, fibrillose, yellowish-white above and yellowish-brown at the base. The mushroom has a partial veil that quickly disappears, leaving traces on the cap's edge. Spore print dark brown.
Microscopic Features: The spores are ellipsoidal in shape, with a smooth surface. They measure 9.5-15 µm in length and 7-9.5 µm in width. Additionally, they possess a germ pore and a small hilar appendage.
Agrocybe pediades on the www.first-nature.com web site.
Agrocybe pediades on the MushroomExpert.Com Web site.
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