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Deconica merdaria

Deconica merdaria

A species of Deconica.

Deconica merdaria belongs to the Hymenogastraceae family of fungi. It commonly presents as a typical mushroom, featuring a distinct cap and stem. Its physical traits undergo development as it matures, evident in alterations to its cap's form and hue. This species flourishes in favorable conditions such as moist habitats, where it plays a role in the ecosystem's detritus processing by breaking down organic material.

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Attributes of Deconica merdaria

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Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; convex; yellowish brown to rufous; surface smooth; margin with translucent-striated
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate to subdecurrent; close to broad; yellowish to dark brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1 - 6 mm thick; equal, slightly enlarged towards the base; white, yellowish brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Pale ochraceous buff
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Dark purple-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
You can find Deconica merdaria by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Quite common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Deconica merdaria

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Deconica
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Toxicity and Edibility of Deconica merdaria

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Is Deconica merdaria Toxic?

Deconica merdaria frequently appears in moist habitats throughout the year. Ingesting this mushroom can lead to severe health issues, such as gastrointestinal upset, confusion, impaired vision, and circulatory problems. Its unique characteristics allow for differentiation from harmless species. Exercise caution, and refrain from deliberately consuming it.

Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low to high toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-6 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.