Least inkcap
Parasola misera
A species of Parasola.
The least inkcap mushroom often emerges in grassy areas following rainfall. It's characterized by its diminutive and fragile form, featuring a delicate, bell-shaped cap. This species prospers in damp conditions and is noted for its short lifespan, frequently deteriorating within approximately twenty-four hours. Spore dispersal is facilitated by the gills located beneath its cap, aiding its abundant propagation in appropriate settings.
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Attributes of Least inkcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 3 mm
Cap
Cap 2 - 3 mm across; barrel-shaped; greyish, brownish; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; relatively distant; white to gray
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
White; surface glabrous
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Thin; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but indistinct.
Body Color
BrownRedGrayWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Species Status
Quite common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Least inkcap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Parasola
Toxicity and Edibility of Least inkcap
Is Least inkcap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
