Bearded dapperling
Cystolepiota seminuda
A species of Cystolepiota.
The Shaggy Parasol, a fungus often seen in nutrient-rich soils like those found along European and Canadian forest paths, is prevalent from summer through autumn. This mushroom, recognized by its distinctive white, granular to scaly surface, is also notable for its tendency to bruise to a purple hue.
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Attributes of Bearded dapperling
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across; convex, bell-shaped or broadly convex; white, reddish to pink; margin with powdery veil remnants
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white, yellowish white
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 4 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; white, reddish to pink; with powdery material
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Very thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
RedWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
You can find Bearded dapperling by these plants
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Bearded dapperling
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Cystolepiota
Toxicity and Edibility of Bearded dapperling
Is Bearded dapperling Toxic?
The bearded dapperling is poisonous; consuming it can cause various symptoms. It's advisable to avoid this mushroom.
