More robust than an average Psathyrella species, the Psathyrella uliginicola is a relatively new species with sparse data. The psathyrella uliginicola is found in the United States, mostly in the Pacific Northwest. It is not recommended for collecting and consuming, due to its similarity to many other species that are potentially poisonous.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Psathyrella uliginicola
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Attributes of Psathyrella uliginicola
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Height
8 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm across; globose, hemispheric to broadly convex, plane; pallid to grayish; surface with a faintly silky; margin with scattered fibrils
Gills
Adnexed; crowded to close; pallid, dark vinaceous-brown
Stem
Stem 8 - 12 cm long, 1.2 - 1.5 cm thick; white; brittle
Spore Print Color
Light brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Psathyrella uliginicola
Psathyrella uliginicola can be found in woods and wooded areas. It may appear terrestrial, but it actually grows on buried, well-decaying organic matter, preferably wood and woody debris.
Scientific Classification of Psathyrella uliginicola
