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Decorated Mop

Tricholomopsis decora · Gele houtridderzwam
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Decorated Mop

Tricholomopsis decora, commonly known as prunes and custard, is a species of gilled mushroom in the genus Tricholomopsis. It occurs in North America and Britain.

Description

The cap is 2–5.5 centimetres (3⁄4–2+1⁄4 in) wide. The gills are mostly adnate. The stem is up to 5.5 cm long and 9 millimetres (1⁄4 in) thick. The flesh is yellow and the spore print is white. It is regarded as nonpoisonous.

Similar species

It resembles T. sulfureoides (and others within its genus), Callistosporium luteo-olivaceum, and Chysomphalina chrysophylla.

Distribution and habitat

It occurs in North America (until October) and in Britain, growing in conifer forests.

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References

External links

Media related to Tricholomopsis decora at Wikimedia Commons Data related to Tricholomopsis decora at Wikispecies

Observations

Pine St, Amherst, MA, US ·