Blushing dapperling

Leucocoprinus badhamii

A species of Leucocoprinus.

The Blushing Dapperling, a distinct fungus, is notable for the unique pinkish hue it acquires with age or physical damage. It features a delicate white stalk and a light-colored cap, standing out against its natural surroundings. This mushroom flourishes in humid and warm conditions, such as forests and cultivated indoor spaces. Its appearance is predominantly observed during the warmer months of summer and fall.

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Attributes of Blushing dapperling

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Cap Diameter
2 - 12 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
With Ring
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Scientific Classification of Blushing dapperling

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

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Is Blushing dapperling Toxic?

Under indoor conditions, a mushroom known as Blushing dapperling can be found in plant potting soil. Should this mushroom be ingested, it may lead to mild digestive discomfort, affecting both the stomach and intestines, indicating a certain degree of gastrointestinal toxicity. A key physical characteristic of the Blushing dapperling is its smooth white cap, adorned with small, tightly packed brownish scales.

Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Experience of minor digestive upset in the stomach and intestines.

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