Peppery roundhead is recognized by its distinctive cap, which features bluish or greenish tones and a gentle, convex shape that flattens with age. Its gills exhibit a notable purple hue, providing a unique contrast. The stem's texture can range from silky to fibrous, often displaying delicate ring-like structures toward the top. These mushrooms predominantly thrive in rich, moist soils within woodland environments.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Intense freshly ground pepper aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Peppery roundhead
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Attributes of Peppery roundhead
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 cm across; bell-shaped to flat; blue-green to white or pale brown
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Sinuate; crowded; milky coffee to white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; whitish; surface smooth, with white scales
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Bluish green
Ring
On the stem; white
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Purple-black
Odor
Intense freshly ground pepper aroma.
Body Color
Brown
Green
White
Blue
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Peppery roundhead by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Peppery roundhead
Peppery roundhead typically thrives in environments such as grassy areas linked to permanent pastures, aged lawns, churchyards, and parklands.
