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Milky Conecap Mushroom

Conocybe apala

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Field Notes

Description:

Light brown mushroom about 3cm tall with dome top with wavy ends.

Habitat:

Open field with regular watering from sprinkler at Lake Dixon.

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Conocybe apala

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AlexKonig
the common english name is : Milky Conecap -Conocybe apala is a basidiomycete fungus and a member of Conocybe. It is a fairly common fungus, both in North America and Europe, found growing among short green grass. Until recently, the species was also commonly known as Conocybe lactea and Conocybe albipes (http://eol.org/pages/188199/overview or wikipedia)

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PublishedSeptember 17, 2011

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