edibility of leucoagaricus naucinus (lepiota naucina)

[Peter Oei (ECO Consult)]

bilbock at aol.com (Bilbock) wrote:
>A large amount of leucoagaricus naucinus (lepiota naucina) appeared in my
>garden beds this fall. The books are very cautious or even discouraging
>regarding the edibility of this species. I'm interested in hearing of any
>personal experiences with eating this mushroom.


I have cultivated it on a compost medium and eaten it with no bad 
results. Spawn is being sold in Europe, so I am quite amazed that some 
books are reluctant to recommend it.


Peter Oei