Leucocoprinus straminellus is a member of the Agaricaceae family known for its distinctive appearance. It features a delicate cap and slender stem that support its light-hued, ephemeral structure. Preferring a warm, often tropical environment, leucocoprinus straminellus typically thrives in greenhouse conditions and may spontaneously appear in plant pots, garnering interest for its sudden growth and unique presence.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2 cm
Odor:
Odor pleasant
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General Info About Leucocoprinus straminellus
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Attributes of Leucocoprinus straminellus
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 2 cm across; round, ovoid, bell-shaped; pale sulfur-yellow, yellowish-cream, whitish; surface with thick felt-floury plaque; margin with furrowed
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 1.5 - 3 mm thick; cylindrical; sulfur-yellow; with felt plaque and remnants of mycelium
Flesh
Light sulfur-yellow; unchanging when cut
Ring
Upper or middle part of the stem; funnel-shaped; membranous; white, cream
Spore Print Color
Whitish with a yellowish tinge
Odor
Odor pleasant
Body Color
Yellow
White
Cream
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Quite rare
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Habitat of Leucocoprinus straminellus
Building, humus
Scientific Classification of Leucocoprinus straminellus
