Psathyrella obtusata
Psathyrella obtusata
A species of Brittlestems.
Psathyrella obtusata, belonging to a genus recognized for its fragile, gilled fungi, commonly appears where organic matter is breaking down. This specific mushroom flourishes in forested environments and exhibits a cap with variable coloration. Its significant role lies in its capacity to break down plant remains, thereby enriching the ecosystem through nutrient recycling.
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Attributes of Psathyrella obtusata
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 cm across; bell-shaped to flat; reddish to black brown; surface with translucent streaked; margin with white velum remnants
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free to adnate; crowded; light brown to dark purple brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 3 - 5 mm thick; cylindrical; whitish; with silky fibrous
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Brittle; whitish and brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Very dark brown
Odor
Pleasant, mild, generic mushroom scent.
Body Color
BrownWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Psathyrella obtusata by these plants
European beech, Spruces
Species Status
Infrequent
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Psathyrella obtusata
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Brittlestems
Toxicity and Edibility of Psathyrella obtusata
Is Psathyrella obtusata Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
