Dung roundhead
A species of Protostropharia, Also known as Halfglobe mushroom Scientific name : Protostropharia semiglobata Genus : Protostropharia
Dung roundhead, A species of Protostropharia
Also known as:
Halfglobe mushroom
Scientific name: Protostropharia semiglobata
Genus: Protostropharia
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Description
The dung roundhead (Protostropharia semiglobata) is named for its two distinguishing features. First, this mushroom is often found growing in or near dung, and so it is a common sight in grazed fields or agricultural areas. The "roundhead" is a reference to the species' smooth and almost perfectly half-spherical cap (the scientific name, "semiglobata", is also a reference to this). Dung roundheads have a global distribution.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
Dung roundhead occurs in pastures, grazed heaths, and other freshly manured grassy areas. It grows exclusively on horse or cow dung.
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Toxicity
If you find yourself meandering through a pasture and come across a dung roundhead, it's best to leave it alone and snack on something else instead. If ingested, the dung roundhead can cause an array of serious symptoms, from nausea and dizziness to visual problems, seizures, and panic attacks.
Habitat
Dung roundhead occurs in pastures, grazed heaths, and other freshly manured grassy areas. It grows exclusively on horse or cow dung.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
5 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Smell
Taste mild to slightly bitter
Spore Print
Dark purple-brown
Species Status
Common and widespread
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,northern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Strophariaceae Genus
Protostropharia Species
Dung roundhead