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Leucocoprinus ianthinus

A species of Leucocoprinus

Leucocoprinus ianthinus grows in greenhouses in some areas, but may also be found in other unexpected areas such as compost heaps or potted plants. This mushroom had a purple-red spot on its cap.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Leucocoprinus ianthinus

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Attributes of Leucocoprinus ianthinus

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm across; conical to plano-umbonate; lilac-brown

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close, narrow; white

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; white

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; fragile; white

Ring

Median; membranous; whitish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Red

White

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Leucocoprinus ianthinus

The leucocoprinus ianthinusis a common mushroom of greenhouses and gardens. This saprobic mushroom (saprobic means that it feeds on decaying organic matter) can be often seen growing on compost piles, but it also regularly pops up in potted plants.

Scientific Classification of Leucocoprinus ianthinus

Phylum

Club fungi