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Lepiota ignivolvata |
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Lepiota ignivolvata is an occasional species in
most kinds of woodland. It is most common in areas of chalk or
limestone, where it first occurs in late summer and autumn.
Identification guide |
Cap |
4 to 10 cm in diameter, the delicate cap of
this white parasol mushroom has light tan scales, more crowded and
darker towards the centre.
The cap flesh is creamy-white and very soft. |
Gills |
The free, crowded gills are white, sometimes becoming cream with age. |
Stipe |
A distinctive feature of this parasol
mushroom is the bold red-brown or orange ring fairly low down on the
stem.
The stem itself is white and smooth or finely scaly; it is parallel with a diameter of 0.6 to 1.5 cm. |
Spore print |
White. |
Odour/taste |
Smell reminiscent of rubber, and an unpleasant rancid taste. |
Habitat |
On soil under conifers and broad-leaf trees. |
Season |
August to November. |
Occurrence |
Rare. |
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