Orange-girdled parasol
Lepiota ignivolvata
A species of Lepiota.
The orange-banded parasol usually features a bright orange top adorned with circular patterns and a noticeable ring on its stalk, resembling a girdle. Its form and dimensions often mirror a conventional parasol. This species thrives in diverse environments, frequently sprouting from the ground. The orange-girdled parasol belongs to an extensive family recognized for its broad spectrum of forms and hues.
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Attributes of Orange-girdled parasol
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
6 - 15 cm
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Resembles rubber aroma with unpleasant notes.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Scientific Classification of Orange-girdled parasol
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Lepiota
Toxicity and Edibility of Orange-girdled parasol
Is Orange-girdled parasol Toxic?
The orange-banded parasol mushroom could be poisonous. It's advisable to avoid contact with it.
