Leucocoprinus cepistipes

Leucocoprinus cepistipes (often spelled cepaestipes), is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is typically found on wood debris, such as wood chips. Typical characteristics include a fine-scaled bell-shaped cap, a partial veil, and a tendency to bruise a yellow to brown when handled.

Leucocoprinus cepistipes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Agaricaceae
Genus: Leucocoprinus
Species:
L. cepistipes
Binomial name
Leucocoprinus cepistipes
(Sowerby) Pat. (1889)
Synonyms

Agaricus cepistipes Sowerby (1797)[1]

The species is edible, but not very palatable.[2]

References

  1. Sowerby J. (1797). Coloured Figures of English Fungi. Vol. 1. London: J. Davis. Table 2.
  2. Miller Jr., Orson K.; Miller, Hope H. (2006). North American Mushrooms: A Field Guide to Edible and Inedible Fungi. Guilford, CN: FalconGuide. p. 55. ISBN 978-0-7627-3109-1.


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