Source-reviewed species profile
Pavement mushroom Agaricus bitorquis
Robust white agaric with a double ring and gills turning pink then brown. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find pavement mushroom?
Compacted soil in parks, roadsides, gardens and urban ground, often pushing through hard surfaces.
In Mycoverse you can select Pavement mushroom and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Robust white agaric with a double ring and gills turning pink then brown.
Habitat and search guidance
Compacted soil in parks, roadsides, gardens and urban ground, often pushing through hard surfaces.
Months
March–November
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.