Lepiota lilacea belongs to a family known for gilled mushrooms, commonly found in grassy areas. It has a characteristic bell-shaped cap with a distinct lilac color that fades with age. The gills underneath the cap are free from the stem and share the cap's color when young. Lepiota lilacea appears in warmer months and often found in areas with rich soil.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly fragrant or unremarkable.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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Attributes of Lepiota lilacea
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 3 cm; convex, becoming broadly bell-shaped; whitish to pinkish, by maturity with a purple-brown to dark brown center; dry, with similarly colored scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; equal; pinkish to purplish when fresh; fairly bald
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; white, sometimes pinkish in stem
Ring
Persisting, sheathing, ragged underside; brown
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly fragrant or unremarkable.
Body Color
Brown
White
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lepiota lilacea by these plants:
Firs, Oaks, Roses
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Probably widespread in North American
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Lepiota lilacea
Lepiota lilacea typically thrives in saprobic environments, often seen in gardens, lawns, or urban settings with decaying organic material.
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Is Lepiota lilacea Toxic?
Lepiota lilacea is a hepatotoxic mushroom that can cause severe symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, dizziness, and circulatory failure initially. More extreme symptoms may develop over time, including hepatitis, heart failure, and liver damage. Their appearance resembles other less harmful species, so avoid confusion with expert identification.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
4-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure.
Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.
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Tips for Finding Lepiota lilacea
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lepiota lilacea
Rich in organic matter, well-drained, and possibly disturbed.
What are Some Tips for Finding Lepiota lilacea
Inspect gardens, lawns, and mulched areas where organic material is prevalent.
Look for areas with well-aerated soil, often found where frequent human activity occurs.
Examine places with recent soil disturbance, as these conditions can stimulate the growth of lepiota lilacea.
Focus on areas where decaying plant debris accumulates, potentially serving as a nutrient source for lepiota lilacea.
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