Flowerpot parasol
A species of Leucocoprinus, Also known as Yellow pleated parasol, Yellow houseplant mushroom Scientific name : Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Genus : Leucocoprinus
Flowerpot parasol, A species of Leucocoprinus
Also known as:
Yellow pleated parasol, Yellow houseplant mushroom
Scientific name: Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
Genus: Leucocoprinus
Photo By Richard Kneal (bloodworm) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
This tropical/subtropical mushroom is known to be toxic. If eaten it causes a very unpleasant stomachache with the risk of fatal complications. In temperate zones, flowerpot parasol is only found in hothouses and greenhouses, so the risk of accidental foraging is low, but it may occur with potted plants and indoor landscaping and pose a risk to curious children.
Colors
Yellow
Habitat
The flowerpot parasol is a woodland mushroom of tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers leaf litter and compost soil. In other parts of the world, such as North America, this tiny yellow mushroom tends to pop out around potted plants or in greenhouses and garden beds. This happens because the fungus' mycelium is imported together with tropical plants in the soil medium.
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General Info
Toxicity
Flowerpot parasol' is typically found in warm, moist conditions such as indoors in flowerpots. Its characteristic yellow colour and parasol shape differentiate it from non-toxic varieties. Eating this mushroom leads to gastrointestinal toxicity marked by symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential dehydration.
Habitat
The flowerpot parasol is a woodland mushroom of tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers leaf litter and compost soil. In other parts of the world, such as North America, this tiny yellow mushroom tends to pop out around potted plants or in greenhouses and garden beds. This happens because the fungus' mycelium is imported together with tropical plants in the soil medium.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
2 inches
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Distribution Area
Southern North America,southern Europe,Africa,Central and South America,southern Asia;introuduced elsewhere with houseplants
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Photo By Richard Kneal (bloodworm) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Leucocoprinus Species
Flowerpot parasol