Mealy meadowcap belongs to a notable fungal family known for diversity. It typically grows in grassy areas, often appearing after rain. Mealy meadowcap has a distinctive cap that's slightly sticky when wet, with a unique texture. Underneath the cap, the gills are spaced and attached to the stalk, which is fibrous. It displays seasonal growth, commonly found in the cooler months.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 11 cm
Odor:
Distinct floury or grainy scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Mealy meadowcap
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Attributes of Mealy meadowcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 11 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; brown-gray, black-brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Free; distant to moderately distant; greyish white to dirty brownish; turns red when injured
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; gray-white, gray-brown; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Thick; fibrous; gray-white, pink-brown to reddish-purple
