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Lepiota castaneidisca

A species of Lepiota

The fragile body of lepiota castaneidisca (Lepiota castaneidisca) emerges from the dense forest undergrowth during the winter season in California. They are almost impossible to identify correctly with the naked eye, so they're not a prime choice for consumption. They also emit a very unpleasant odor, making them less than palatable.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Odor sharp of rubber or cod liver oil

General Info About Lepiota castaneidisca

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Attributes of Lepiota castaneidisca

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 8 - 32 mm in diameter; bell-shaped to convex; white

Cap Shape

Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Free; crowded to moderately distant; whitish or cream-colored

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 2.5 - 7 cm long by 2 - 6 mm thick; cylindrical, hollow; pinkish in the lower part; fibrillose; stains reddish where damaged

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Whitish, or reddish-brown

Ring

Points upward in young specimens

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Odor sharp of rubber or cod liver oil

Body Color

Brown

Red

White

Orange

Pink

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Lepiota castaneidisca by these plants:

Spruces, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common in coastal and northern California

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Lepiota castaneidisca

Found only on the west coast of North America, lepiota castaneidisca inhabits forests and open woodlands. It grows on the ground, near the roots of the Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) and redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.

Scientific Classification of Lepiota castaneidisca

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

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Tips for Finding Lepiota castaneidisca

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lepiota castaneidisca

Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lepiota castaneidisca

Look around the base of conifer trees, particularly under cypress and redwoods, where lepiota castaneidisca is known to grow.
Scan for solitary fungi or small scattered groups; lepiota castaneidisca doesn't typically grow in large clusters.
Check areas with well-drained, possibly slightly acidic soils, as these are conducive to lepiota castaneidisca growth.
Gently investigate any fallen plant debris such as pine needles or cones, as lepiota castaneidisca may be hidden beneath.

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