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Petticoat mottlegill

Panaeolus papilionaceus

A species of Panaeolus

The petticoat mottlegill is a little brown mushroom (LBM) with a truly global distribution; this mushroom is found on every continent save Antarctica. While relatively nondescript in appearance, it can be recognized by its preferred microhabitat - dung. Petticoat mottlegills are commonly found growing out of cow or horse dung, or they may be seen in open fields that are rich with animal manure.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Faintly mushroom-like, indistinct.

General Info About Petticoat mottlegill

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Attributes of Petticoat mottlegill

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

6 - 18 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 5 cm across; obtusely conic to campanulate; grayish brown; with toothlike partial veil fragments

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate, adnexed; close, crowded; mottled black

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 4 - 16 cm long, 5 mm thick; gray-brown to reddish brown; brittle, fibrous; surface smooth, with fine whitish particles

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; greyish to buff-brown

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Black

Odor

Faintly mushroom-like, indistinct.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Gray

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On animal dung, On soil

You can find Petticoat mottlegill by these plants:

Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Petticoat mottlegill

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Habitat of Petticoat mottlegill

The petticoat mottlegill naturally grows in grassy areas such as meadows and grazed pastures. The species prefers well-manured soil and it grows exclusively on horse and cow dung.

Distribution Area of Petticoat mottlegill

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

Scientific Classification of Petticoat mottlegill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Genus

Panaeolus

Toxicity and Edibility of Petticoat mottlegill

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Is Petticoat mottlegill Toxic?

Petticoat 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 Petticoat mottlegill

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Petticoat mottlegill

Rich in organic matter from horse or cow manure.

What are Some Tips for Finding Petticoat mottlegill

Search in open fields and pastures where horses and cows graze.
Look for petticoat mottlegill in areas with fresh to well-aged dung.
Check for solitary to small groupings of petticoat mottlegill, particularly in grassy locations.
Inspect areas where the ground is moist and contains plenty of organic matter.