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Redlead roundhead
A species of Leratiomyces Scientific name : Leratiomyces ceres Genus : Leratiomyces
Redlead roundhead, A species of Leratiomyces
Scientific name: Leratiomyces ceres
Genus: Leratiomyces
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Description
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This colorful mushroom grows most commonly on woodchip mulch and in sandy pine forests of coastal areas around the world. The redlead roundhead is believed to have originated in Australia. It may look pretty enough to eat, but don’t; it is bitter, toxic, non-digestible, and likely to cause an upset stomach.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Habitat
The redlead roundhead occurs in coniferous forests, but it can appear in lawns or parks, as well. It is one of the most distinctive mushroom species that is closely associated with mulch, particularly wood chips. It also thrives in fallen pine needles and rotting twigs.
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General Info
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Toxicity
Most authorities have considered the redlead roundhead to be safe to eat, but reports that this attractive mushroom causes gastric disturbances in some people are accumulating. Therefore, collecting and eating the redlead roundhead is not recommended and it's best avoided.
Habitat
The redlead roundhead occurs in coniferous forests, but it can appear in lawns or parks, as well. It is one of the most distinctive mushroom species that is closely associated with mulch, particularly wood chips. It also thrives in fallen pine needles and rotting twigs.
Growth Form
Clustered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Purple-brown
Species Status
Common
Distribution Area
Australia;introduced in western Northern America,Europe,southern Africa,New Zealand
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Strophariaceae Genus
Leratiomyces Species
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