Conocybe rickenii belongs to a family of fungi characterized by small to medium-sized mushrooms. Typically found in grassy areas, conocybe rickenii prefers to grow in rich, fertile soils often after heavy rains. Conocybe rickenii has a slender stem and cone-shaped cap that becomes bell-like with age. The appearance of conocybe rickenii can vary depending on environmental conditions, which influences its identification.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Conocybe rickenii
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Attributes of Conocybe rickenii
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 2.5 cm across; conical; ochre-brown
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; ochre-cream, later darkening to rusty-ochre
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm in height by 1 - 2 mm in thickness; whitish cream, darkening to a dirty brown with age
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; grey-brown in the cap, while lighter in the stem
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Black
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
