Banded mottlegill
A species of Panaeolus, Also known as Subbs Scientific name : Panaeolus cinctulus Genus : Panaeolus
Banded mottlegill, A species of Panaeolus
Also known as:
Subbs
Scientific name: Panaeolus cinctulus
Genus: Panaeolus
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Description
The banded mottlegill (Panaeolus cinctulus) is a broad, semi-convexly capped mushroom that can change in color depending on the level of hydration. A dull reddish-tan color morphs from dark brown to almost black when wet. These mushrooms grow from compost piles and well-fertilized lawns. These mushrooms are poisonous.
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Gray
White
Cream
Habitat
The banded mottlegill grows in cultivated and disturbed areas, gardens, pastures, and fertilized lawns. Its habitat is closely associated with manure and compost piles, and occasionally with horse dung.
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General Info
Habitat
The banded mottlegill grows in cultivated and disturbed areas, gardens, pastures, and fertilized lawns. Its habitat is closely associated with manure and compost piles, and occasionally with horse dung.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Cap Diameter
1.5-5.5 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Smell
Odor slightly farinaceous; taste farinaceous when fresh, saliferous when dried
Spore Print
Jet black
Species Status
Very common, widely distributed
How to identify it?
Photo By Rocky Houghtby , 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
Banded mottlegill