Cystolepiota pulverulenta is a small mushroom primarily identified by its white to off-white cap that often displays a powdery texture. The gills under the cap are closely packed, radiating a similar coloration as the cap itself. It usually emerges in grassy areas during warmer months, forming small, scattered groups.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Faintly fungoid, no unique characteristics.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cystolepiota pulverulenta
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Attributes of Cystolepiota pulverulenta
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Faintly fungoid, no unique characteristics.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
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Habitat of Cystolepiota pulverulenta
Cystolepiota pulverulenta tends to grow on calcareous soil, commonly under broadleaf trees and in mixed woodlands. Prefers areas with Ivy or Stinging Nettles, and sometimes near grassy roadside verges.
Scientific Classification of Cystolepiota pulverulenta
