Lepiota oreadiformis

Lepiota oreadiformis

A species of Lepiota.

Lepiota oreadiformis belongs to a recognized mushroom lineage commonly characterized by organisms with gills. Its typical morphology includes a pileus and stipe, the former often possessing a smooth surface and varied pigmentation. This particular fungus participates in a range of natural environments, assisting in the breakdown of organic material and thus aiding the movement of nutrients within the ecosystem.

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Attributes of Lepiota oreadiformis

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Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; hemispherical to convex to flat; white, reddish-brown; margin slightly floccose
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; moderately spaced; greyish white, slight pinkish tinge
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; cylindrical, slightly towards the base; creamy white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White, brown
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, fungal, indistinct aroma.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lepiota oreadiformis by these plants
Broadleaf cattail, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Rare

Scientific Classification of Lepiota oreadiformis

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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 Lepiota oreadiformis

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Is Lepiota oreadiformis Toxic?

Lepiota oreadiformis is a mushroom that causes liver damage and is commonly found in moderate climates when the weather is wet. If ingested, symptoms progress through two phases: initial signs include stomach pain, sickness, and possible issues with blood circulation. Subsequent stages can lead to inflammation of the liver, cardiac arrest, and impaired liver function. Because this mushroom resembles harmless types, it's crucial to have proper identification skills and take necessary safety measures.

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.

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