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Shield dapperling

Lepiota clypeolaria

A species of Lepiota. Also known as Shaggy-stalked parisol.

The shield dapperling can be readily identified by the distinct shaggy, cotton-like scales adorning its stalk. While some sources indicate this species is not edible, others categorize the shield dapperling as toxic. Novice foragers must exercise caution, as the shield dapperling bears a resemblance to the consumable Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera).

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Attributes of Shield dapperling

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Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm; round, expanding to broadly bell-shaped; dull orangish brown to brownish; soft, dry, with small, soft scales near the margin; margin hung with whitish veil
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; close; white
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
4 - 7 cm long, 6 - 12 mm thick; equal, fibrillose like the cap below the ring; bald above the ring; brownish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a faintly unpleasant note.
Body Color
BrownBronzeOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Shield dapperling by these plants
Subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Shield dapperling

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Lepiota
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Toxicity and Edibility of Shield dapperling

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Is Shield dapperling Toxic?

The Shield Dapperling is recognized for its severe liver toxicity. Initial signs of ingestion often involve stomach cramps, feeling sick, lightheadedness, fatigue, and throwing up, with a risk of progressing to circulatory collapse. In more advanced stages, individuals may experience muscle spasms in the calves and abdomen, liver inflammation, heart issues, bloody bowel movements, and significant liver damage. It is crucial to never eat the Shield Dapperling due to its profound negative health impacts.

Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
High toxicity
Incubation Period
4-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure. Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.