Dripping slimecap
Limacella illinita
A species of Slimecaps.
The Slimecap mushroom is recognized by its glistening, moist-looking cap, which has a distinctive slimy and lustrous quality. This cap rests atop a stalk, typically white or light-colored, which shares the same slippery characteristic. It thrives primarily in deciduous woodlands, often found beneath hardwood trees. Its reproduction occurs through spores discharged from gills concealed beneath its cap, aiding its spread within its native environment.
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Attributes of Dripping slimecap
Cap Diameter
2 - 11 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 7 cm across; round, convex; white, cream; with slimy veil remnants
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; close; white
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; tapering towards the top; white; fleshy, soft
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Slimy and sticky
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream to white
Odor
Mildly floury with a sweetish unpleasantness
Body Color
WhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Dripping slimecap by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Dripping slimecap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Amanita
Genus
Slimecaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Dripping slimecap
Is Dripping slimecap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
