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Brownit

Clitocybe brunneocephala

A species of Funnels

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.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 cm

Odor:

Odor not strong, but quite foul smelling like something rotting

General Info About Brownit

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Attributes of Brownit

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 16 cm across; brown

Gills

Dingy buff

Spore Print Color

Pale pink

Odor

Odor not strong, but quite foul smelling like something rotting

Body Color

Brown

White

Cream

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

Common

How to Identify Brownit

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Brownit

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).

Scientific Classification of Brownit

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Funnels

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Tips for Finding Brownit

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Brownit

Neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Brownit

Examine grassy lawns and pasturelands, focusing your search on areas with ample sunlight.
Look for symbiotic trees such as oaks or Monterey cypresses, as brownit is often found in proximity to these species.
Search for natural or man-made rings in grassy terrains, as brownit can sometimes be found forming these patterns.
Inspect the ground thoroughly for small clusters or solitary occurrences of brownit, as they may not always grow in large groups.

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