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Published 1986
Agaricus augustus The cap is covered in brown scales, also has reddish tints but it bruises yellow rather than red. Excellent to eat, especially in croustade. It can be found in late summer or autumn in coniferous or deciduous woods and it smells strongly of burnt almonds.
© 1986 All rights reserved. Published by Macmillan.
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