While many mushrooms can be found in forests, the lepista luscina is notable for emerging in groups in parks and on lawns and other grasslands. This mushroom is endangered due to habitat loss from farming and pollution.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 15 cm
Odor:
Mildly mealy, but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lepista luscina
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Attributes of Lepista luscina
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 cm across; irregular; greyish to ochre; surface smooth
Gills
Crowded; white to pink grey
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 4 - 25 mm thick; greyish to ochre
Flesh
Ash grey; fibrous; unchanging
Spore Print Color
Pale pink
Odor
Mildly mealy, but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
