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Protostropharia dorsipora

A species of Protostropharia

Protostropharia dorsipora belongs to a family known for diverse fungi and typically features a cap with gills underneath. It grows in specific environments that suit its life cycle. While relatively obscure, protostropharia dorsipora contributes to ecosystem functioning, possibly participating in decomposing organic matter or associating with plants.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, not floury.

General Info About Protostropharia dorsipora

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Attributes of Protostropharia dorsipora

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

1 - 3 cm in diameter; viscid when wet, smooth and shiny when dry

Cap Shape

Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate; moderately spaced; pale clay-brown, darken to cinnamon with pale edges as the spores mature

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

2 - 3 mm in diameter and 5 - 10 cm tall; slender; very pale at the apex and pale ochre below the transient ring; smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; pale

Ring

White at first, discolours purple-brown

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Purple-brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, not floury.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Gold

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Protostropharia dorsipora by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Spruces

Species Status

Widespread and common in all countries on mainland Europe

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Protostropharia dorsipora

On animal dung and freshly manured grassland

Scientific Classification of Protostropharia dorsipora

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Strophariaceae

Genus

Protostropharia

Toxicity and Edibility of Protostropharia dorsipora

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Is Protostropharia dorsipora Toxic?

Protostropharia dorsipora is a mushroom species identifiable by its unique morphology. Typically found in various habitats across different seasons, it poses a significant risk to human health due to its gastrointestinal toxins. Consumption can lead to minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines. Awareness about its toxicity is essential to avoid accidental ingestion.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.