Source-reviewed species profile
Yellow stainer Agaricus xanthodermus
Rapid chrome-yellow staining at the stem base and often an inky or phenolic smell when heated. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find yellow stainer?
Gardens, parks, lawns and deciduous woodland on nutrient-rich soil.
In Mycoverse you can select Yellow stainer 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.
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Field features
- Rapid chrome-yellow staining at the stem base and often an inky or phenolic smell when heated.
Habitat and search guidance
Gardens, parks, lawns and deciduous woodland on nutrient-rich soil.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Poisonous species. This profile is safety education and must not be used to approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.