Horse Mushroom - Agaricus arvensis

It can be recognised by the large, whitish cap up to 15 cm across, usually yellowing on the surface, the well-developed ring with cog-wheel like scales on the underside, the presence of dark spores when mature, and a pleasant aniseed like odour. The flesh usually stains yellow when cut or bruised.

Grassland and other grassy places, fields and parks, on nutrient-rich soil.

Late summer through autumn.

Sometimes grows in groups.

A widespread and fairly common species in Britain.

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.