Rather dull and plain, the bearded fieldcap grows in the grass, often in disturbed and cultivated habitats. Some authors considered bearded fieldcap a complex of fungi, which are all very similar to each other and difficult to distinguish in the field. They can be easily confused for various toxic mushrooms, so this group of fungi is best avoided.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 8 cm
Odor:
Slightly mealy, subtle scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Bearded fieldcap
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Attributes of Bearded fieldcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 8 cm across; convex to flat; whitish, yellowish; with veil fibrils and remnants
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnexed; close, crowded; whitish, dull grayish brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm long, 3 - 15 mm thick; equal; whitish, brownish; with fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
On the stem; flimsy; whitish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Slightly mealy, subtle scent.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Bearded fieldcap
Bearded fieldcap thrives in well-lit, grassy areas such as roadside edges and open meadows, often where soil is enriched with decaying plant matter.
