The verdigris roundhead is a beautiful blue-green mushroom. It is very easy to identify, although it looks similar to the Blue roundhead (Stropharia caerulea). Both species are known to be poisonous. The verdigris roundhead is a very rare species, so if you come across one in the wild, consider yourself lucky.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 8 cm
Odor:
Fragrant with slightly foul notes.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Verdigris roundhead
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Attributes of Verdigris roundhead
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 5 cm across; convex, broadly umbonate; yellow-green or ocher; smooth; with white veil remains near margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Broadly attached; close, nearly distant; purplish gray to black
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; yellow-green; surface densely scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
White
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Dark purple-brown to purple-black
Odor
Fragrant with slightly foul notes.
Body Color
Green
Yellow
White
Blue
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The verdigris roundhead is a woodland mushroom that often appears in disturbed natural habitats such as footpaths or trails. It's a saprobic species, meaning it feeds on decomposing organic material, therefore can be found growing on leaf or needle litter, decaying wood, wood chips, and other types of woody debris.
Distribution Area of Verdigris roundhead
North America,Europe,North Africa,South America,northern Asia,New Zealand
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Is Verdigris roundhead Toxic to Dogs?
Verdigris roundhead is a striking blue-green mushroom that may contain toxic compounds. This is a rare mushroom confined to alkaline-rich woodlands, so dogs are unlikely to come across it elsewhere. Reliable sources list this as a toxic mushroom. Although details of its poisoning effects are unclear it may induce disorienting effects similar to psilocybin. Given this uncertainty, this mushroom should be considered at least mildly toxic to dogs.
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Tips for Finding Verdigris roundhead
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Verdigris roundhead
Rich, moist, well-decayed organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Verdigris roundhead
Investigate areas with abundant deadwood, searching around stumps and fallen branches.
Look for verdigris roundhead in grassy clearings, especially where organic material is present.
Inspect forested areas under conifers and hardwood trees for scattered groups.
Observe the ground in well-shaded places where moisture is retained.
Check in pastures where livestock activity may help create ideal soil conditions for verdigris roundhead.
How to Clean and Preserve Verdigris roundhead
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