Lepista luscina
Lepista luscina
A species of Blewits.
Though numerous fungi inhabit woodlands, the lepista luscina distinguishes itself by appearing collectively in urban green spaces and meadows. This species faces endangerment, primarily due to habitat destruction caused by agricultural expansion and environmental contamination.
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Attributes of Lepista luscina
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 cm across; irregular; greyish to ochre; surface smooth
Gills
Crowded; white to pink grey
Stem
Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 4 - 25 mm thick; greyish to ochre
Flesh
Ash grey; fibrous; unchanging
Spore Print Color
Pale pink
Odor
Mildly mealy, but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lepista luscina by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Lepista luscina
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Blewits
Toxicity and Edibility of Lepista luscina
Is Lepista luscina Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
