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Brownit
A species of Funnels Scientific name : Clitocybe brunneocephala Genus : Funnels
Brownit, A species of Funnels
Scientific name: Clitocybe brunneocephala
Genus: Funnels
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Description
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The brownit (Clitocybe brunneocephala) is one of a vast family of mushrooms with very similar characteristics. They are still being researched and classified since being separated from their previous genus. They are identifiably by widely-spaced gills and an ochre-colored, slightly concave cap.
Colors
Brown
White
Cream
Habitat
The brownit can be found in pastures, meadows, lawns, and forest edges and clearings. It grows on the ground, in grassy areas, mostly in the vicinity of oaks or Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa).
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General Info
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Habitat
The brownit can be found in pastures, meadows, lawns, and forest edges and clearings. It grows on the ground, in grassy areas, mostly in the vicinity of oaks or Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa).
Growth Form
Scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
6-20 cm
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor not strong, but quite foul smelling like something rotting
Spore Print
Pale pink
Species Status
Common
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Funnels Species
Brownit