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Dewdrop mottlegill

Panaeolus acuminatus

A species of Panaeolus

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.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, not particularly distinctive.

General Info About Dewdrop mottlegill

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Attributes of Dewdrop mottlegill

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

9 - 13 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 2 cm; sharply bell-shaped or convex; dark brown, fading to grayish; fragile, dry, smooth; the margin finely lined, lacking partial veil fragments

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached; close or crowded; grayish, black

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 8 - 12 cm long, only 1 - 2 mm thick; equal; pinkish to reddish brown, darkening toward the base with maturity or on handling; finely hairy, often brittle

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Insubstantial

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Black or blackish

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, not particularly distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, On animal dung

You can find Dewdrop mottlegill by these plants:

Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Meadows, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

How to Identify Dewdrop mottlegill

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Habitat of Dewdrop mottlegill

Dewdrop mottlegill is typically found in grassy areas that have been enriched with manure or organic waste materials.

Scientific Classification of Dewdrop mottlegill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Genus

Panaeolus

Toxicity and Edibility of Dewdrop mottlegill

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Is Dewdrop mottlegill Toxic?

Dewdrop mottlegill is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Dewdrop mottlegill

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Dewdrop mottlegill

Rich, dung-enriched or manured soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Dewdrop mottlegill

Search in open grasslands and fields that have been known to be fertilized with manure.
Scout around animal grazing areas, as these locations may provide the organic matter dewdrop mottlegill requires.
Inspect scattered dung piles, as dewdrop mottlegill often grows alone or in small groups on these substrates.
Look for dewdrop mottlegill among tall grasses, as they tend to blend easily with their surroundings.
Carefully disturb potential substrate with a stick to uncover any hidden specimens of dewdrop mottlegill.

How to Clean and Preserve Dewdrop mottlegill

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