Milky conecap
A species of Conecaps Scientific name : Conocybe apala Genus : Conecaps
Milky conecap, A species of Conecaps
Scientific name: Conocybe apala
Genus: Conecaps
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Description
A delicate little fairy-tale-looking mushroom, the milky conecap shows up in moist woodlands, fields, and lawns. The species' common name refers to its deep and pointed cap, which looks much like a garden gnome's hat. While the species is not known to be toxic, it is too small and delicate to bother with for culinary purposes.
Colors
Yellow
White
Cream
Habitat
These mushrooms grow in grassy lawns, meadows, and pastures, and occasionally in woodchip mulch. Milky conecaps appear after rain and wither just as quickly. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
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General Info
Toxicity
Although the specific toxicity of the milky conecap is still unknown, according to many authorities it is best avoided. Many members of the Conocybe genus are reported to contain phallotoxins which are found in deadly poisonous Amanita species, which puts the milky conecap into the risky category.
Habitat
These mushrooms grow in grassy lawns, meadows, and pastures, and occasionally in woodchip mulch. Milky conecaps appear after rain and wither just as quickly. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Rust-brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
Europe,North Africa
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Bolbitiaceae Genus
Conecaps Species
Milky conecap 
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