Jump to content

Smooth lepiota?


canoehead

Recommended Posts

Is this the smooth lepiota, (lepiota naucina or leucoagaricus naucinnus)? Found recently on a lawn, Winnipeg Manitoba area.   I used the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Mushrooms to help me, but it's still a guess. I realize the genus and species names may not be up to date in the book.

Cap was about 6.5 cm wide, brownish discoloration on the cap top, stem about 1 cm wide and 5 cm long with a knob on the end. Gills whitish to somewhat pinkish.  Gills were close and free, no volva, a ring around the stem, and no veil remnants on the cap. Spore print is white to off-white.

Thanks.

IMG_2501 -1.jpg

IMG_2503 -1.jpg

IMG_2504 -1.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

New genus for the "Smooth Lepiota" is Leucoagaricus. Newest complete Latin binomial name is Leucoagaricus leucothites. Looks like this is it... expect IDing this species always seems scary, given these white-spored mushrooms superficially resemble amanitas. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Guidelines | We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.