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Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Photo by Allen Hoof
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Field Notes

Description:

mushrooms

Habitat:

tropical climate; in backyard planter with poinsettia.

other backyard plants include koa trees (Acacia koa), wiliwili tree, palms,
jade plants, various herbs, e.g., basil, and several orchids

Notes:

In potting mix; photos were taken on successive days-Dec 19 and 20.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Many images of this species are posted on the internet. Visual comparison of those images with this spotting seems to confirm that it is Leucocoprinus birnbaumii. Thank you Mr. Shirley for the ID.

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PublishedNovember 23, 2011

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