Lepiota subgracilis is a species found typically in grassy areas, emerging in summer and autumn. It features a slender stem and a cap that can vary from white to light brown, often displaying a distinctive ring. The cap initially appears rounded and then flattens as it matures, with scales that add texture to the surface.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lepiota subgracilis
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Attributes of Lepiota subgracilis
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Lepiota subgracilis Toxic?
The lepiota subgracilis is a hepatotoxic mushroom species, commonly encountered in specific environments and seasons. Ingestion may swiftly result in abdominal discomfort, nausea, feebleness, vomiting, and light-headedness. If left untreated, these early symptoms might escalate, leading to severe hepatic and cardiac complications, including life-threatening hemorrhagic diarrhea. No physical attributes clearly distinguish the lepiota subgracilis from non-toxic mushrooms; thus, utmost caution is advised.
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 subgracilis
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