Lepiota clypeolaria
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLepiota clypeolaria, commonly known as the shield dapperling or the shaggy-stalked Lepiota, is a common species of mushroom in the genus Lepiota. The fruit bodies have a brownish cap, a shaggy stipe with a collapsed, sheathing ring or ring zone, and spindle-shaped spores. It is widely distributed in northern temperate zones, where it grows in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Description
A fungus of the family Agaricaceae found in temperate regions.
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Traditional Uses
Caution.
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Known Hazards
L. clypeolaria is considered poisonous, but more importantly, it resembles some of the more deadly species of its genus.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indochina, Japan, Mexico, North America, SE Asia, Thailand,
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Li, H., et al, 2020, Reviewing the world’s edible mushroom species: A new evidence-based classification system. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021;20:1982–2014.
- Sysouphanthong P. et al, 2011, A review of genus Lepiota and its distribution in east Asia, Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology Doi 10.5943/cream/1/2/3
