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Common Name : Agaricus Mushrooms - Scientific Name : Agaricus sp. - Other Name : Field Mushroom, Meadow Mushroom, Button Mushrooms (E)

These mushrooms belong to the family Agaricaceae. The Agaricus genus which contain about 400 species is found throughout the world and include both edible as well as poisonous species. One of the most consumed species of mushrooms in the world the Button Mushrooms Agaricus bisporus is a member of this genus.

In wilpattu I have observed these mushrooms at Kokkare Villu and between Wilachchiya to the Weewala Bungalow during the months of May and November.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )