Gymnopus biformis is a mushroom that can be found throughout North America. It requires little oxygen to live and feeds on decomposing organic material. Its genus name, "biformis," refers to the two different forms of its cap - flattened and bell-shaped.
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Attributes of Gymnopus biformis
Cap
Pileus submembranous, thin, campanulate or nearly plane.
Gills
Lamellae adnate and joined together at the stipe, rather close, not broad, grayish or creamy-yellow.
