Lepiota lilacea
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Lepiota lilacea is a species of fungus belonging to the family Agaricaceae.[1] It was first described in Italy, in 1893, by Giacomo Bresadora, in his book Fungi Tridentini. [2][3]
Quick Facts Lepiota lilacea, Scientific classification ...
Lepiota lilacea | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Agaricaceae |
Genus: | Lepiota |
Species: | L. lilacea |
Binomial name | |
Lepiota lilacea Bres. | |
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Quick Facts Lepiota lilaceaMycological characteristics ...
Lepiota lilacea | |
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Gills on hymenium | |
Cap is convex | |
Hymenium is free | |
Stipe has a ring | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is deadly |
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It is characterised by its small cap (up to 36 mm broad), with a dark purple disc, and its distinct annulus. Its spores do not turn reddish-brown under Melzer's reagent (are non-dextrinoid).[4]
It is poisonous to humans.[5][6]
It is native to Europe and America.[1]