The yellowfoot dapperling (Lepiota magnispora) is a shaggy-capped species of Lepiota that can be found growing in wet forests across the western United States. While the species lacks a foot, it does usually have a blush of yellow or tan coloration at the base of its stalk - caps also have a tan or yellow hue, though they tend to darken to brown at their centers.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Yellowfoot dapperling
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Attributes of Yellowfoot dapperling
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
5 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm broad; egg-shaped, convex to nearly plane; white to yellowish; dry, with buff-yellow to brownish scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white, discoloring slightly brownish with age
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
4 - 9 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; equal, with a slightly swollen base; whitish to brownish; bald near the apex
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; not changing when sliced
Ring
Sheathing; white
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
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, Leaf or Needle Litter
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Is Yellowfoot dapperling Toxic?
Yellowfoot dapperling is a hepatotoxic mushroom, potentially lethal if ingested. Initial symptoms may include dizziness, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, while later stages can lead to heart failure and liver damage. It's vital to differentiate yellowfoot dapperling from non-toxic varieties due to its harmful effects. Avoid consumption and consult reputable mycological sources when identifying mushrooms.
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 Yellowfoot dapperling
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Yellowfoot dapperling
Rich, well-decomposed organic material.
What are Some Tips for Finding Yellowfoot dapperling
Inspect areas with plentiful forest litter, focusing on regions beneath hardwoods and conifers.
Look for yellowfoot dapperling growing either scattered, gregariously, or in small clusters.
Check for yellowfoot dapperling in broadleaf woodlands, especially around beeches and oaks, and occasionally coniferous forests.
Gently search through the top layer of forest litter to find yellowfoot dapperling.
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