The black-eyed parasol represents a species complex of many of which are undescribed. However, they all feature black-grey scales and fruit in wet weather, shortly after the rain. This early-season mushroom is often found growing together with Lepiota rubrotincta and Lepiota roseifolia.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mild, not distinctive
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Black-eyed parasol
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Attributes of Black-eyed parasol
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 4 cm broad; convex, plane; dark-grey to blackish; margin at first incurved; dry; unchanging when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white; unchanging when bruised
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
2 - 9 cm long, 1 - 4 mm thick; fragile, equal; white; unchanging when bruised
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Very thin, 1 - 2 mm thick; soft; white; unchanging
Ring
Flaring, superior
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, not distinctive
Body Color
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Black-eyed parasol by these plants:
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Black-eyed parasol
Black-eyed parasol thrives in mixed hardwood-conifer woods with occasional openings.
