Maroon brittlestem
A species of Brittlestems Scientific name : Psathyrella bipellis Genus : Brittlestems
Maroon brittlestem, A species of Brittlestems
Scientific name: Psathyrella bipellis
Genus: Brittlestems
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Description
The maroon brittlestem (Psathyrella bipellis) is a medium-sized mushroom that grows in temperate hardwood forests, and occasionally lawns and gardens. The species' most distinctive feature is its cap which, as its common name suggests, is usually a shade of reddish or brownish purple.
Colors
Brown
Red
White
Purple
Pink
Habitat
The maroon brittlestem is commonly found in grassy or disturbed habitats such as lawns, parks, gardens, flower beds, and open woodlands. It grows on woody debris, wood chips, or buried wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The maroon brittlestem is commonly found in grassy or disturbed habitats such as lawns, parks, gardens, flower beds, and open woodlands. It grows on woody debris, wood chips, or buried wood.
Growth Form
Saprobic; scattered, gregarious, clustered
Cap Diameter
1-5 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Purplish brown to purplish black, reddish brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Coprinaceae Genus
Brittlestems Species
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