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.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Redlead roundhead
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Attributes of Redlead roundhead
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 7 cm; convex, broadly bell-shaped, or nearly flat; reddish orange to brownish orange; sticky when fresh, soon dry, bald; the margin not lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Attached; close; pale yellow, purplish gray to purple-black
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 5 cm long, up to 1 cm thick; equal; whitish to yellowish, staining reddish orange with maturity; dry, bald or finely hairy
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.
Distribution Area of Redlead roundhead
Australia;introduced in western Northern America,Europe,southern Africa,New Zealand
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Is Redlead roundhead Toxic?
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.
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Tips for Finding Redlead roundhead
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Redlead roundhead
Rich in decaying wood and plant material, moist.
What are Some Tips for Finding Redlead roundhead
Investigate areas with fresh woodchips or sawdust accumulations.
Search through garden beds and landscaped lawns, especially those that have been recently mulched.
Look for redlead roundhead where pine needles and twigs accumulate and start decomposing.
Focus on moist soil conditions that support the growth of redlead roundhead.
Examine gregarious clusters that may indicate the presence of redlead roundhead in the vicinity.
How to Clean and Preserve Redlead roundhead
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