Dewdrop mottlegill
A species of Panaeolus Scientific name : Panaeolus acuminatus Genus : Panaeolus
Dewdrop mottlegill, A species of Panaeolus
Scientific name: Panaeolus acuminatus
Genus: Panaeolus
Photo By James Lindsey , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Dewdrop mottlegill (Panaeolus acuminatus) can be found growing alone or in scattered groupings in fields, particularly on animal manure. It is very widely distributed. The best way to identify it is by its particularly slender stem. This mushroom contains small quantities of serotonin.
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
In grass, manured areas, on dung
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People often ask
General Info
Toxicity
Dewdrop mottlegill is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.
Habitat
In grass, manured areas, on dung
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, scattered
Cap Diameter
1-2 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Black or blackish
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
How to identify it?
Photo By James Lindsey , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Genus
Panaeolus Species
Dewdrop mottlegill