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Mushroom
Bolbitius vitellinus (Pers.) Fr.
Fruiting Body

Cap 1-5 cm;

Stalk central, 6-12 cm long x 2-5 mm diameter 

Spores

Basidiospores 10.7-12.7 x 6-7.5 µm, smooth, dark reddish brown.

Diagnostic macroscopic feature

Young specimens have bright yellow, slimy caps with whitish to yellowish stalk, gills becoming rusty brown when mature, and are found on rotting vegetation or dung

Nutritional Mode

Saprobe

Substrate

On compost, overwintered down leaves, or dung

Habitat

Fields and woods

Fruiting Season

Spring, summer

 
     
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