Calocybe gangraenosa belongs to a family known for its diverse fungi. Its cap is typically convex with a smooth texture, often found in grasslands during summer and autumn. Unique to calocybe gangraenosa is its ability to thrive in well-manured soil, where it forms symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb nutrients more efficiently.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mildly chemical, not particularly prominent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Calocybe gangraenosa
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Attributes of Calocybe gangraenosa
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm , arched in the center; grayish brown; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 5 - 9 mm thick; gray, gray-brown; white frosted, fibrous
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Very thick, gray, taupe; dark blue to black blue, black
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Light yellow
Odor
Mildly chemical, not particularly prominent.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to gray or black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Calocybe gangraenosa by these plants:
