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Common laccaria
A species of Deceivers, Also known as Lackluster laccaria Scientific name : Laccaria laccata Genus : Deceivers
Common laccaria, A species of Deceivers
Also known as:
Lackluster laccaria
Scientific name: Laccaria laccata
Genus: Deceivers
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Description
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Common laccaria may sound like a malevolent name for a mushroom, but fret not! This species is so-called because its appearance is highly variable, with individual caps taking on a whole host of colors, from whitish to pinkish to dark brown.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Habitat
Common laccaria mushrooms can be found in forests of all types, with a preference for pine and beech. They grow in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.
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General Info
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Edibility
This mushroom is reported to be edible, but is rarely chosen for this purpose. It does not boast a particularly good taste and it is very easily confused with many small, brown, toxic lookalike mushrooms (it is often called "the deceiver" for this reason). Stems should be discarded, as they are fibrous and unpalatable.
Habitat
Common laccaria mushrooms can be found in forests of all types, with a preference for pine and beech. They grow in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
2 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mild to slightly radishlike
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hydnangiaceae Genus
Deceivers Species
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