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Flaming parasol

Lepiota flammeotincta

A species of Lepiota

Flaming parasol has a distinctive appearance, with a brightly colored cap that stands out against the forest floor. It belongs to a well-known family of gilled mushrooms, often found in temperate regions. Fascinatingly, flaming parasol has a preference for growing in grassy areas and can be frequently spotted during the warmer months, forming a charming contrast against the greenery.

Cap Diameter:

7 - 45 mm

Odor:

Unpleasant with a hint of fruitiness.

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Attributes of Flaming parasol

Cap Diameter

7 - 45 mm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 7 - 45 mm across; convex, flat-convex to applanate; pale gray-brown, dark brown

Gills

Free; close; white to cream with pinkish sheen; not changing color when cut or touched

Stem

Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 2.5 - 4 mm thick; white, red, dark brown

Flesh

Whitish; orange-red when cut

Ring

On middle or upper stem; white

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Unpleasant with a hint of fruitiness.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Gray

White

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Flaming parasol by these plants:

Spruces, Firs

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Habitat of Flaming parasol

Coniferous forests

Scientific Classification of Flaming parasol

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lepiota

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