Panaeolus antillarum
A species of Panaeolus Scientific name : Panaeolus antillarum Genus : Panaeolus
Panaeolus antillarum, A species of Panaeolus
Scientific name: Panaeolus antillarum
Genus: Panaeolus
Photo By Liz Popich (Lizzie) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The panaeolus antillarum is a small, nondescript mushroom that, like other members of the Panaeolus genus, favors fruiting in animal dung, though it may also be found in wet meadows or even lawns. Though its stalk and cap don't offer any quick or easy identifying characteristics, one distinguishing feature of this species is its spore print, which is jet black.
Colors
Yellow
Gray
White
Habitat
The Panaeolus antillarum can be found in grasslands and pastures. It prefers well-manured sites and it's often found growing on dung.
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General Info
Toxicity
Panaeolus antillarum is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.
Habitat
The Panaeolus antillarum can be found in grasslands and pastures. It prefers well-manured sites and it's often found growing on dung.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
10 inches
Cap Diameter
3-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Smell
Taste fungal; odor fungal
Spore Print
Jet black
Species Status
Common and widely distributed
How to identify it?
Photo By Liz Popich (Lizzie) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Genus
Panaeolus Species
Panaeolus antillarum