Banded mottlegill typically grows in rich, grassy areas and often appears after heavy rains, especially in horse and cow dung. It's recognized by its brown, bell-shaped cap, which can flatten with age, and the cap often features a distinct dark band. It's commonly found widespread in both warm and cool temperate regions, with a preference for nutrient-rich substrates.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 6 cm
Odor:
Slightly farinaceous, mildly mushroomy.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Banded mottlegill
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Attributes of Banded mottlegill
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 6 cm; hemispherical to convex, then broadly umbonate or plane; striking cinnamon-brown when moist, soot-black when wet; smooth, hygrophanous
Gills
Adnate to adnexed; close; cream, brown then to soot-black
Stem
2 - 10 cm long, 2 - 9 mm thick; equal or tapered at the ends, hollow; reddish brown to whitish, pruinose
