Psathyrella pseudogracilis belongs to a family known for delicate, often short-lived fruiting bodies. Typically thriving on decaying organic matter in woodlands and grassy areas, psathyrella pseudogracilis has a cap that changes shape as it matures, evolving from convex to broadly flat. The gill structure underneath the cap is intricate and critical to its spore dispersal, a defining trait of its reproductive cycle.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Psathyrella pseudogracilis
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Attributes of Psathyrella pseudogracilis
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3.5 cm across; red-brown, ocher-brown, orange-brown; with translucent grooves
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent; distant; whitish-gray-brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; whitish, brownish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; cream, light brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black with red tone
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Red
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Psathyrella pseudogracilis by these plants:
Oaks
Species Status
Quite common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Psathyrella pseudogracilis
Deciduous forest, rich clay
Scientific Classification of Psathyrella pseudogracilis