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Dune dapperling

Lepiota erminea

A species of Lepiota

Dune dapperling is a small to medium-sized mushroom featuring a striking cap that may bear concentric rings of varying shades. Its cap surface has a glossy texture and the gills beneath are closely spaced. The stem of dune dapperling is typically slender with a ring. This species can often be found in grassy habitats, and it has a seasonal preference for warmer months.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 6 cm

Odor:

Faintly fungoid, not characteristic.

General Info About Dune dapperling

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Attributes of Dune dapperling

Cap Diameter

3 - 6 cm

Height

5 - 9 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 6 cm across; convex to broadly bell-shaped, or flat; whitish buff, brownish; with fibrils

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnexed, free; close; creamy

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; equal; whitish, faintly brownish; with finely shaggy to fibrillose

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Flimsy; whitish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Faintly fungoid, not characteristic.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Dune dapperling by these plants:

Pines, European aspen

Occurence Habitats

Meadows, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widespread

Endangered Species

How to Identify Dune dapperling

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Dune dapperling

Dune dapperling can be typically found in grassy areas and disturbed soils, favoring environments with organic material.

Scientific Classification of Dune dapperling

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Dune dapperling

Prefers disturbed, rich organic soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Dune dapperling

Check open grassy areas, especially where the soil has been recently disturbed or is rich in organic matter.
Look for dune dapperling growing individually, scattered, or in small clusters, rather than dense colonies.
Since dune dapperling is saprobic, identify places where decaying plant material is abundant as a potential habitat.
Patience and persistency are key; gently search among the grass and disturbed earth, being careful not to overlook small specimens.
Utilize gentle hand movements to part grass and foliage, which can reveal hidden dune dapperling mushrooms.

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