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Stinking Parasol
lepiota cristata
52.3756, 4.59577
Field Notes
Description:
There are many small, woodland species of Lepiota, and identifying them to species can be quite a challenge. The species in the Lepiota cristata cluster are recognized by their diminutive size (cap 1-5 cm), the presence of pinkish to brownish scales on the cap, the smooth stem that bears a fragile ring, and the usually distinctive--but hard to describe--smell (see below). Microscopic features, including bullet-shaped spores and a hymeniform pileipellis, will confirm identification.
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