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Lepiota rubrotinctoides

A species of Lepiota

The lepiota rubrotinctoides has a quite unique appearance. It is recognizable by a cap that starts a coral pink or brown and has a very dark spot in the middle that resembles an eye. As it matures, the cap begins to break apart and results in a fringe-like appearance towards the edges.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 6 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Lepiota rubrotinctoides

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Attributes of Lepiota rubrotinctoides

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

5 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 6 cm across; rounded to ovoid, convex; brown, white; surface smooth; lighter margin

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Free; close; white

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 4 - 7 mm thick; slightly enlarged at the base; white; smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Thin; white; unchanging

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

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Lepiota rubrotinctoides by these plants:

Spruces, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Very common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Lepiota rubrotinctoides

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Habitat of Lepiota rubrotinctoides

The Lepiota rubrotinctoides grows in mixed forests, but it can appear in urban environments and landscaping areas as well. It's a terrestrial species that grows in humus in a woodland setting, but in urban settings, it can be usually found on compost piles and wood chips.

Scientific Classification of Lepiota rubrotinctoides

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 Lepiota rubrotinctoides

Rich, moist, and well-decomposed organic duff.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lepiota rubrotinctoides

Search in the organic debris layer of mixed woods, under hardwoods and conifers.
Look for lepiota rubrotinctoides in areas with rich soil moisture, but avoid waterlogged spots.
Inspect the forest floor closely for the decomposed organic matter that lepiota rubrotinctoides favors.
Use a gentle touch to move aside leaf litter and other ground cover to reveal hidden lepiota rubrotinctoides specimens.
Return to known lepiota rubrotinctoides spots after rainfall, as this may prompt new growth.

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