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Mower's mushroom

Panaeolina foenisecii

A species of Panaeolina, Also known as Brown hay mushroom, Lawnmower's mushroom

The mower's mushroom, also referred to as the lawnmower's mushroom, is so named because it frequently crops up in lawns. The species is rather nondescript, and it is considered a member of the infamously hard-to-distinguish "Little Brown Mushroom" (LBM) family. While the mower's mushroom is not known to be toxic to humans or dogs, several of these close look-alikes are.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Slightly unpleasant, generally non-distinctive.

General Info About Mower's mushroom

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Attributes of Mower's mushroom

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

4 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 3 cm across; convex; brown, buff; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate; broad; brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; buff; fragile

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; brownish; unchanging

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Dark brown

Odor

Slightly unpleasant, generally non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Cream

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Mower's mushroom

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Habitat of Mower's mushroom

The mower's mushroom is very common in lawns, roadside verges, and meadows. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.

Distribution Area of Mower's mushroom

North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Mower's mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Genus

Panaeolina

Toxicity and Edibility of Mower's mushroom

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Is Mower's mushroom Toxic?

The mower's mushroom is considered a moderately poisonous mushroom. The most common symptoms of poisoning include hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, dizziness, visual problems, seizures, anxiety, vertigo, motor incoordination, disorientation, and panic attacks.

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Tips for Finding Mower's mushroom

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Mower's mushroom

Well-fertilized, moist, not overly rich.

What are Some Tips for Finding Mower's mushroom

Look for mower's mushroom in open, grassy areas such as parks or gardens.
Focus on environments that have been recently mowed and receive adequate sunlight.
Frequent areas where the soil stays consistently damp but not waterlogged.
Inspect around the perimeters of such grassy fields, as mower's mushroom may emerge at the edges.
Be patient and thoroughly scan the ground, as mower's mushroom can blend in with their surroundings.