Lepiota rubrotinctoides
A species of Lepiota Scientific name : Lepiota rubrotinctoides Genus : Lepiota
Lepiota rubrotinctoides, A species of Lepiota
Scientific name: Lepiota rubrotinctoides
Genus: Lepiota
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Description
The lepiota rubrotinctoides has a quite unique appearance. It is recognizable by a cap that starts a coral pink or brown and has a very dark spot in the middle that resembles an eye. As it matures, the cap begins to break apart and results in a fringe-like appearance towards the edges.
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
The Lepiota rubrotinctoides grows in mixed forests, but it can appear in urban environments and landscaping areas as well. It's a terrestrial species that grows in humus in a woodland setting, but in urban settings, it can be usually found on compost piles and wood chips.
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General Info
Habitat
The Lepiota rubrotinctoides grows in mixed forests, but it can appear in urban environments and landscaping areas as well. It's a terrestrial species that grows in humus in a woodland setting, but in urban settings, it can be usually found on compost piles and wood chips.
Growth Form
Scattered
Cap Diameter
2-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Very common
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Lepiota Species
Lepiota rubrotinctoides