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Large white Leucopaxallus

Leucopaxillus albissimus

A species of Leucopaxillus, Also known as Very White Clitocybe

Large white Leucopaxallus (Leucopaxillus albissimus) has been bestowed with the title of "whitest mushroom" by mycologists around the world. The pure white cap is rotund in shape and sits on a stem that is equally as bulky. This mushroom lacks luster and can reach up to 15 cm wide. Unlike many other mushrooms, this one does not change its color as it matures.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 20 cm

Odor:

May have a mealy or indistinct smell.

General Info About Large white Leucopaxallus

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Attributes of Large white Leucopaxallus

Cap Diameter

4 - 20 cm

Height

3 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 13 cm across; convex, broadly convex to nearly flat; off-white to pale tan, brownish; inrolled margin

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close; whitish

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1.5 - 3 cm thick; whitish; surface bald, slightly fibrillose

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Thick; hard; white; not changing when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

May have a mealy or indistinct smell.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Large white Leucopaxallus by these plants:

Ponderosa pine, Coast redwood

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Large white Leucopaxallus

The large white Leucopaxallus grows in forests and is mostly associated with Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), and Monterey pine (Pinus radiata). The mushroom grows in the soil, feeding on the decomposing tree litter.

Scientific Classification of Large white Leucopaxallus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Leucopaxillus

Toxicity and Edibility of Large white Leucopaxallus

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Is Large white Leucopaxallus Toxic?

The large white Leucopaxallus is mildly to moderately toxic. It has been known to cause gastric upset and stomach pain in some people, and is considered difficult to digest.

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Tips for Finding Large white Leucopaxallus

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Large white Leucopaxallus

Moist, rich in coniferous debris.

What are Some Tips for Finding Large white Leucopaxallus

Search around areas with plentiful conifer litter, as large white Leucopaxallus often decomposes such material.
Look for patterns in their growth, such as arcs or fairy rings, in the designated habitat.
Check in moist areas where the ground is rich with decomposed plant matter from conifers.
Inspect areas beneath coniferous trees, as these mushrooms may be growing gregariously or scattered nearby.
Use gentle probing in thick litter layers to uncover any hidden large white Leucopaxallus that may not be immediately visible.

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