Conocybe aporos belongs to a family of fungi notable for their small to medium-sized fruiting bodies. These mushrooms typically have a conical or bell-shaped cap, often with a distinct peak, and tend to thrive in grassy environments. They appear primarily in the warmer months and are known for their delicate structure, often with slender stems.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Pleasantly fungal, rarely geranium-scented.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Conocybe aporos
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Attributes of Conocybe aporos
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; hemispherical to conical to flat; ocher-brown to brown; with ribbed and scaly
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; close; ovate brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 7 cm long, 1.5 - 5 mm thick; cylindrical; whitish to okrasto-brown, brownish; with scaly and wrinkled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; rusty-brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Pleasantly fungal, rarely geranium-scented.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
