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Lepiota decorata

A species of Lepiota

Lepiota decorata is hard to miss with its scaly, dark purple cap and stem. This color helps distinguish it from similar species. Lepiota decorata can be found growing in open woods under Monterey cypress and in grassy areas.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Lepiota decorata

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Attributes of Lepiota decorata

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 4 cm across; convex to plano-convex; purple; dry, matted tomentose, fibrillose to finely scaled; margin incurved, then decurved

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Free; close; white

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; equal to tapering to enlarged, club-shaped base; purple; with patchy, flattened scales; unchanging when bruised

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

Thin; firm; white; unchanging

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Whitish

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

White

Purple

Pink

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lepiota decorata by these plants:

Spruces, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands, Meadows

Species Status

Seldom seen in the Northwest, frequently in Washington's area.

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Habitat of Lepiota decorata

Lepiota decorata are typically found in well-manicured spaces like parks and gardens, and also in grassy plains. Occasionally, they can be located in forested areas.

Scientific Classification of Lepiota decorata

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

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Tips for Finding Lepiota decorata

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lepiota decorata

Rich, moist, well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lepiota decorata

Investigate open, grassy areas within parks and gardens, paying special attention to clusters of greenery.
Search for lepiota decorata where the soil is visibly moist and seems well-cared for, as they prefer rich conditions.
Look for lepiota decorata in lightly wooded areas, but avoid dense forests where this species is less common.
Scan for solitary specimens or small groups rather than large clusters, as lepiota decorata does not typically grow in extensive groups.
Be observant of the surrounding flora, as lepiota decorata might be found near particular types of vegetation common in their preferred habitats.

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