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Stropharia albonitens

A species of Roundheads

Stropharia albonitens belongs to a family well-known for its diverse and fascinating fungi. It typically displays a cap with distinct colors and a stem that may show varying textures, contributing to its unique appearance. This species is a part of the complex ecosystems where fungi play critical roles such as decomposing organic matter or forming symbiotic relationships with plants.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 7 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Stropharia albonitens

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Attributes of Stropharia albonitens

Cap Diameter

3 - 7 cm

Height

5 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 6 cm across; convex; pure white, yellowish; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Adnate, decurrent; crowded; violet-gray-brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 7 - 15 mm thick; slender; whitish to yellowish; fragile

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; white

Ring

On the stem; membranous; whitish, black-brown

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Purplish to black

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to yellowish

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

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Species Status

Quite rare

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Habitat of Stropharia albonitens

Grassy fields, lawns, roadsides

Scientific Classification of Stropharia albonitens

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Hymenogastraceae

Genus

Roundheads

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