Greenspored dapperling
Melanophyllum eyrei
A species of Melanophyllum.
The vibrant, emerald spores of the Greenspored dapperling set it apart as a unique and easily identifiable fungus within its family. This distinctive species commonly emerges in lawns and other grassy environments after stretches of warmth and rainfall. Its characteristic umbrella-shaped cap and the gills underneath, which gradually darken over time, are key visual cues. As a decomposer, it plays a vital part in breaking down organic matter, thereby facilitating the crucial cycling of nutrients within various ecosystems.
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Attributes of Greenspored dapperling
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
convex caps,becoming flat or shallowly umbonate.The cap surface is finely granular when young,becoming smooth,cream to buff or yellow-brown,darker at the center,with veil remains at the margin
Gills
The gills are gray-green to blue-green
Stem
The stem is finely granular to smooth,cap-colored to pale pinkish brown at the base
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Scientific Classification of Greenspored dapperling
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Melanophyllum
Toxicity and Edibility of Greenspored dapperling
Is Greenspored dapperling Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
