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Stinking dapperling

Lepiota cristata

A species of Lepiota, Also known as Brown-eyed parasol

The stinking dapperling is a small, delicate mushroom that is relatively nondescript in appearance - however, as its name suggests, it does have a powerful odor. The species is a habitat generalist, popping up in woodlands, gardens, lawns, and abandoned lots. The stinking dapperling also boasts a global distribution, being found across temperate areas of North America, Europe, Asia and the Antipodes.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Sharply fragrant with a rubbery note.

General Info About Stinking dapperling

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Attributes of Stinking dapperling

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 4 cm; convex or obtusely conic to broadly bell-shaped or nearly flat in age; whitish toward the margin, center darker; dry, bald, becoming scaly; margin sometimes becoming finely lined

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close; white to buff

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; equal; whitish, often becoming pinkish to brownish towards the base; bald, fragile

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; whitish; not changing when sliced

Ring

Fragile; white

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Sharply fragrant with a rubbery note.

Body Color

Brown

Red

White

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Stinking dapperling by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands, Mixed Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Apparently widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Stinking dapperling

The stinking dapperling occurs in woods, wooded areas, forest edges, lawns, ditches, and damp and shady gardens. It grows in grassy areas under trees or shrubs with whom it forms a symbiotic relationship, trading vital nutrients with their roots.

Distribution Area of Stinking dapperling

North America,Europe,northern Asia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Stinking dapperling

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

Toxicity and Edibility of Stinking dapperling

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Is Stinking dapperling Toxic?

Stinking dapperling is often found in compost heaps and gardens during late summer and autumn. It carries a gastrointestinal toxin causing nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, and potentially extreme diarrhea leading to dehydration. Notably, stinking dapperling can be recognized by its foul odor and small size, with a unique scale-patterned cap and white stem.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Commonly resulting in initial symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain.

This may be followed by diarrhea, which could potentially lead to dehydration if extreme.

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Tips for Finding Stinking dapperling

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Stinking dapperling

Prefers rich, disturbed soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Stinking dapperling

Search along trails, paths, and in ditches where soil is frequently disturbed.
Inspect lawns and grassy clearings, especially where the ground is rich and moist.
Explore forested regions, particularly under hardwood trees or conifers.
Look for stinking dapperling growing in groups rather than alone, as they tend to appear gregariously.
Visit damp and shady areas within gardens or parks that have well-decaying organic matter.