Leucopaxillus paradoxus is a member of the 'Tricholomataceae' family, notable for its distinctive features. This mushroom exhibits a preference for growing in woodlands and is often found in soil rich with decaying plant material. It has a recognizable fruiting body shape and color that vary according to the surrounding environment and its developmental stage.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mildly spicy and generally agreeable.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Leucopaxillus paradoxus
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Attributes of Leucopaxillus paradoxus
Cap Diameter
4 - 12 cm
Height
4 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 12 cm across; convex to flat; whitish, cream, ocher; surface with scaly
Cap Shape
Flat
Gills
Adnate, decurrent; tight; yellowish-white
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 10 cm long, 6 - 62 mm thick; cylindrical, enlarged at the base; white; surface with scaly or fibrous
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Firm; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly spicy and generally agreeable.
Body Color
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Leucopaxillus paradoxus by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Not uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Leucopaxillus paradoxus
Deciduous trees, conifers
Scientific Classification of Leucopaxillus paradoxus
