Lacrymaria lacrymabunda
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Lacrymaria lacrymabunda, commonly known as the weeping widow mushroom,[2] is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It is found in North America, Central America, Europe, northern Asia, and New Zealand, where it grows on disturbed ground in woodland, gardens, and parks. Although it is sometimes listed as an edible species, some individuals report developing stomach upset after eating it.[3]
Quick Facts Lacrymaria lacrymabunda, Scientific classification ...
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Psathyrellaceae |
Genus: | Lacrymaria |
Species: | L. lacrymabunda |
Binomial name | |
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Quick Facts Lacrymaria lacrymabundaMycological characteristics ...
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda | |
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Gills on hymenium | |
Cap is campanulate | |
Hymenium is adnate | |
Stipe is bare | |
Spore print is black | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is not recommended |
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It has jet black, heavily ornamented spores and a fragile, brittle consistency.