Bald inkcap
Parasola leiocephala
A species of Parasola.
The bald inkcap, a delicate mushroom, is characterized by its bell-shaped cap that darkens to black and disintegrates as it matures. It possesses a notably thin and fragile stem. These fungi are commonly encountered in grassy environments, primarily during the summer and early autumn. They form in groups and are distinguished by their very short lifespan, with individual mushrooms surviving for just one day.
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Attributes of Bald inkcap
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Height
6 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap diameter of 1 - 2 cm; heavily ribbed, egg-shaped, then convex, finally flat; pale grey cap with pale tawny central
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; moderately spaced; white, turn grey and then black
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem up to 6 cm long, 4 - 5 mm in diameter; sub-bulbous; white or dingy cream to slightly brownish at the base; very fragile
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thin
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, indistinct.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhiteCream
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common and widespread in Britain and Ireland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Bald inkcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Parasola
Toxicity and Edibility of Bald inkcap
Is Bald inkcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
