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Flowerpot parasol Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

Flowerpot parasol (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii)

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Flowerpot parasol

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

A species of Leucocoprinus. Also known as Yellow pleated parasol, Yellow houseplant mushroom.

This warm-climate mushroom is understood to be poisonous. Ingestion leads to severe gastric distress, with potential for deadly outcomes. While typically confined to heated indoor environments like hothouses and greenhouses in cooler climates, reducing outdoor foraging risks, it can still be encountered in houseplants and indoor landscaping, posing a danger to inquisitive children.

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Attributes of Flowerpot parasol

Cap Diameter

2 - 6 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 5 cm across; oval to egg-shaped, becoming bell-shaped; yellow; dry, powdery to finely scaly; the margin lined or grooved nearly to the center by maturity

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; crowded; pale yellow to yellow

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; equal above a slightly swollen base; similarly colored; dry, bald or powdery, granular scales

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Very thin; whitish to yellowish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

Scientific Classification of Flowerpot parasol

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Leucocoprinus

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Toxicity and Edibility of Flowerpot parasol

Is Flowerpot parasol Toxic?

The 'Flowerpot Parasol' mushroom thrives in warm, humid environments, often appearing in indoor plant pots. It's easily identified by its distinctive yellow hue and umbrella-like cap, setting it apart from harmless lookalikes. Ingesting this mushroom causes digestive distress, manifesting as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a risk of dehydration.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

This can manifest as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Generally, these symptoms present shortly after consumption and can last several hours. Excessive vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to dehydration. There may also be a general feeling of unease or malaise.