Conocybe pubescens belongs to a group of small, delicate mushrooms that often grow in grassy areas. These mushrooms have thin stems and are recognized for their bell-shaped caps, which may display fine hairs when looked at closely. They tend to appear during the wetter months of the year and play a role in breaking down organic matter in the environment.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Faint, typical fungal scent.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Conocybe pubescens
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Attributes of Conocybe pubescens
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 25 mm in diameter; conical; rusty-brown to orange-brown;smooth, hygrophanous; with marginal striations
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; very pale ochre, become cinnamon or rust
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1 - 2.5 mm in diameter, 3 - 9 cm long; slender, level, base slightly swollen; creamy white to honey-yellow, base often browner
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; very fragile
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Reddish-brown
Odor
Faint, typical fungal scent.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Conocybe pubescens by these plants:
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
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Habitat of Conocybe pubescens
Conocybe pubescens typically thrives in manured grassy areas, lawns, parks, and the fringes of woodlands. Found on lawns and occasionally on woodchip or leaf litter.
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Is Conocybe pubescens Toxic?
Conocybe pubescens may contain dangerous toxins. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Conocybe pubescens
Rich, often manured or mulched, well-drained soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Conocybe pubescens
Search open grassy areas, especially those that appear to be well-manicured or fertilized, for scattered or solitary occurrences of conocybe pubescens.
Inspect parks and lawns, particularly looking into areas that may have been enhanced with manure or are maintained regularly.
Examine the edges of woodlands for leaf litter, as conocybe pubescens may also emerge there.
Check for conocybe pubescens on or near woodchip mulch, as this can be a favorable substrate.
Observe groups or lines where grass is lush or darker green, indicating richer soil where conocybe pubescens might be found.
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