Big sheath mushroom
A species of Volvopluteus, Also known as Rose-gilled grisette Scientific name : Volvopluteus gloiocephalus Genus : Volvopluteus
Big sheath mushroom, A species of Volvopluteus
Also known as:
Rose-gilled grisette
Scientific name: Volvopluteus gloiocephalus
Genus: Volvopluteus
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Description
These large white mushrooms bloom all over cleared, harvested fields, as well as pastures and roadsides. The scientific species name comes from Greek words meaning “glue” (glioio) and “head” (cephalus), in reference to the sticky surface of this mushroom’s cap. The big sheath mushroom looks so similar to the poisonous Deathcap and Destroying Angel mushrooms that it should always be left alone.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Habitat
The big sheath mushroom appears in disturbed dirt in gardens, landscaping, ditches, fields, etc. Occasionally it also shows up in forests. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
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People often ask
General Info
Edibility
Big sheath mushroom is an edible mushroom but has no district flavor or culinary qualities that make it desirable to consume. The texture is watery and the quality of the mushroom is often poor. Big sheath mushroom may be confused with mushrooms of the deadly genus Amanita.
Habitat
The big sheath mushroom appears in disturbed dirt in gardens, landscaping, ditches, fields, etc. Occasionally it also shows up in forests. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Growth Form
Saprobic, solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
200 mm
Cap Diameter
5-10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Not distinctive, or a little foul
Spore Print
Pinkish brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
Similar Species
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms Genus
Volvopluteus Species
Big sheath mushroom 
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