Deconica coprophila (Bull. ex Fr.) Karst syn. Psilocybe coprophila (Bull. ex Fr.) Kummer syn. Stropharia coprophila (Bull. ex Fr.) Lange Mist-Kahlkopf. Cap 0.5–2.5cm across, hemispherical to broadly bell-shaped, often with an umbo, tan to reddish-pallid, covered with a detachable viscid layer. Stem 25–40 x 1–3mm, pallid flushed with cap colour, covered in fine cottony tufts below. Flesh thin, concolorous. Taste mealy. Gills crowded, broad, pale grey-brown darkening with age. Spore print violaceous. Spores lemon-shaped, 12–14 x 6.5–8µ. Habitat on dung. Season late summer to late autumn. Rare. Not edible. Distribution, America and Europe. |