Meet the Prince (Agaricus augustus) - this mushroom is one of the most delicious choice wild edible mushrooms you can find. Its sweet almond flavor stands out as a very special culinary mushroom that has earned it a unique spot on the cover of David Arora's classic book "Mushrooms Demystified". Oddly enough, when mushroom hunting for the Prince, we oftentimes don't have to venture too far from the house... which can be both a good thing and a bad thing... tune in to see what I mean!

Join me, foraging in the Pacific Northwest for one of my favorite mushrooms. We'll explore a little bit about the Agaricus Genus, the history of Agaricus bisporus, how to identify Agaricus augustus, and where you might happen to find it!

Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect in this episode:

00:00 Intro
01:05 The Agaricus Genus
02:09 History of Agaricus mushroom cultivation
04:45 Features & Characteristics of Agaricus
05:39 How to Identify the Prince (Agaricus augustus)
12:55 Where to Find the Prince
15:34 Is it possible to cultivate or transplant the Prince?

*Just a quick reminder -- this video is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please use the information provided here as a starting point for your own journey deeper into the wonderful world of mycology. No information contained within this video is meant to serve as dietary or medical advice, and it is also not meant to be anyone's sole source of identification for mushrooms. Viewers are encouraged to consult field guides and local mycologists to take their knowledge deeper.

Hope you all enjoyed this episode!

Can't wait to get the next video out your way - until then, Happy Trails! 🍄