Psathyrella ammophila
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Psathyrella ammophila is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae and is found throughout Europe. Commonly known as the dune brittlestem, this agaric primarily grows on sand dunes near marram grass, feeding saprotrophically on the decaying roots. The season of growth is generally May to November.
Quick Facts Psathyrella ammophila, Scientific classification ...
Psathyrella ammophila | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Psathyrellaceae |
Genus: | Psathyrella |
Species: | P. ammophila |
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Psathyrella ammophila | |
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Quick Facts Psathyrella ammophilaMycological characteristics ...
Psathyrella ammophila | |
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Gills on hymenium | |
Cap is campanulate or flat | |
Hymenium is adnate | |
Stipe is bare | |
Spore print is blackish-brown | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is inedible |
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P. ammophila is variable in appearance, changing colour and shape during its lifespan. Initially bell-shaped and tan or pale brown, the cap gradually flattens and darkens, becoming dark brown with a depressed shape as it ages.