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Psathyrella candolleana

Psathyrella candolleana

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted these in the grass in Sacramento, CA.

Habitat:

shaded lawn.

Notes:

Psathyrella candolleana is a large mushroom commonly found on lawns or pasture. The coloring varies between white, golden and dark brown, however the shape is consistent: medium sized (2–7 cm), conical when young; large, flat and sprawling with maturity.
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