Volvariella pusilla
Volvariella pusilla
A species of Rosegills.
Volvariella pusilla, a petite mushroom, commonly appears alone or in dispersed clusters within nutrient-rich, organic soil. It's characterized by its fragile, slender cap and thin stalk, often appearing after rainfall or in damp environments. A crucial identifier in its habitat is its distinct, sac-like base.
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Attributes of Volvariella pusilla
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across; egg-shaped to convex to bell-shaped or flat; whitish
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; close, crowded; whitish to pink to brownish pink
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; equal; white; with fibrils
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; white; unchanging when sliced
Volva
On the stem; thick; sack-like, flaring; white to grayish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brownish pink
Odor
Mild, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
GrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Volvariella pusilla
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms
Genus
Rosegills
Toxicity and Edibility of Volvariella pusilla
Is Volvariella pusilla Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
