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Leratiomyces percevalii

A species of Leratiomyces

Leratiomyces percevalii mushrooms grow on the Pacific coast from summer to winter. They are frequently seen in urban areas, on woodchips, grassy fields, and waste areas, or along the sides of roads and trails. Very little is known about the edibility of this species, so don't risk it!

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mild, with a hint of radish.

General Info About Leratiomyces percevalii

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Attributes of Leratiomyces percevalii

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

4 - 13 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 8 cm; convex, broadly bell-shaped; yellowish, whitish; smooth or finely hairy in places; margin adorned with hanging white partial veil remnants

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnexed, decurrenny; close; whitish, purplish gray to purple-black

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 4 - 13 cm long, up to about 1 cm thick; equal or tapered to base; whitish, reddish; dry, finely hairy

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Whitish

Ring

Darkens with falling spores

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Dark purple-brown to blackish

Odor

Mild, with a hint of radish.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Wood Chips or Mulch

You can find Leratiomyces percevalii by these plants:

Pines

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands, Meadows

Species Status

Apparently boreal and subarctic in distribution

Endangered Species

How to Identify Leratiomyces percevalii

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Habitat of Leratiomyces percevalii

Leratiomyces percevalii mushrooms appear in woodchips, fields, and urban waste spaces. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.

Scientific Classification of Leratiomyces percevalii

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Strophariaceae

Genus

Leratiomyces

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Tips for Finding Leratiomyces percevalii

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Leratiomyces percevalii

Rich in organic material, well-drained, often in human-disturbed sites.

What are Some Tips for Finding Leratiomyces percevalii

Search areas where organic waste is present, such as compost piles or mulched gardens.
Inspect grassy clearings and fields, particularly where woodchips or bark mulch has been spread.
Focus on well-drained soils that appear to be rich in decomposed organic matter.
Look for leratiomyces percevalii growing in groups rather than in isolation, sometimes forming scattered clumps.
Use a gentle touch to clear away surface debris without disturbing the underlying soil structure.