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Coprinopsis friesii

A species of Coprinopsis

Coprinopsis friesii is a member of the Psathyrellaceae family, known for its delicate, ephemeral fruiting bodies. Typically found in grassy areas, coprinopsis friesii thrives in nutrient-rich soil, often appearing after heavy rains. It features a distinctive cap that changes shape with maturity and has a slender, often fragile stem.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Coprinopsis friesii

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Attributes of Coprinopsis friesii

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 mm across; broadly-conic to plane; white to ash-grey; surface with striate and scales; margin incurved to decurved

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close; pale-grey

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 1.5 - 4 cm long, 1 mm thick; round; white; fragile; surface glabrous to innately striate

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Dark brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Stems of Herbs, On soil

You can find Coprinopsis friesii by these plants:

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Coprinopsis friesii

Coprinopsis friesii is typically found alone or scattered in small groups among grass thatch. It can also be encountered amongst sedges and cattails.

Scientific Classification of Coprinopsis friesii

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Coprinaceae

Genus

Coprinopsis

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Tips for Finding Coprinopsis friesii

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What are Some Tips for Finding Coprinopsis friesii

Inspect areas with dense grass thatch, looking closely for solitary or small clusters of coprinopsis friesii.
Explore wetland regions where sedges and cattails thrive to increase the chances of locating coprinopsis friesii.
Gently part the grass or vegetation to reveal any hidden coprinopsis friesii that may be growing underneath.
Use a soft brush or your hands to carefully remove debris or cover that could conceal coprinopsis friesii.
Search consistently in the same area where coprinopsis friesii has been previously found, as they may reappear in the same habitat.

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