Rogers Mushrooms - Psathyrella pyrotricha Mushroom


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Psathyrella pyrotricha. Click a photo to enlarge it. back to list

synonyms: Lacrymaria pyrotricha, Orangegelber Saumpilz

Ref No: 9083
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location: North America, Europe

edibility: Poisonous/Suspect

fungus colour: Orange

normal size: 5-15cm

cap type: Convex to shield shaped

stem type: Simple stem

spore colour: Purplish to black

habitat: Grows on the ground

Psathyrella pyrotricha (Holms. ex Fr.) Moser apud Gams. syn. Lacrymaria pyrotricha (Holms. ex Fr.) Konr. & Maubl. Similar to P. lacrymabunda. Orangegelber Saumpilz. Cap 4–8cm across, bright orange, as is the veil. Spores 10–12 x5.5–7um. Not edibile -avoid. Distribution, America and Europe.

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