Psathyrella atrospora belongs to a family of fungi characterized by typically having a cap and stem structure, with gills beneath the cap. These mushrooms often thrive in moist environments such as wood debris. They play an ecological role in the decomposition of organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients throughout their ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
1.3 - 5 cm
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General Info About Psathyrella atrospora
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Attributes of Psathyrella atrospora
Cap Diameter
1.3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1.3 - 5 cm tall, 1.9 cm diameter; pointy like a gum drop candy; dark brown; not viscid, hygrophanous
Stem
Stem; slender; tan
Spore Print Color
Jet black with faint hints of brown
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Very abundant
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Habitat of Psathyrella atrospora
Wood chips
Scientific Classification of Psathyrella atrospora
