Lepista subconnexa is a member of a larger mushroom family known for its gilled fungi. It typically grows in woods and forests, preferring the enriching soil provided by decaying plant matter. Lepista subconnexa often appears in the cooler months and displays a cap with colors that can blend with the autumnal forest floor. This mushroom contributes to the ecosystem by helping to break down organic material.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lepista subconnexa
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Attributes of Lepista subconnexa
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm; broadly convex, flattened; white, buff; dry, smooth; inrolled margin may become ridged in age
Gills
Broadly attached; very close and narrow; white
Stem
2.5-8 cm x 12-15 mm; equal or tapers up; white or like cap; smooth, cottony at base; bruises gray or light brown
Flesh
White
Spore Print Color
Pale pinkish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
