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Leucocoprinus cretaceus

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Kingdom
  
Fungi

Class
  
Agaricomycetes

Family
  
Agaricaceae

Division
  
Basidiomycota

Order
  
Agaricales

Genus
  
Leucocoprinus

Leucocoprinus cretaceus

Leucocoprinus cretaceus is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is widespread in tropical areas, and has a scattered distribution in Europe. Fruit bodies of the saprobic fungus grow in bundles or in groups on woodchips, sawdust, and compost heaps, and are found in greenhouses as well as outdoors.

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Leucocoprinus cretaceus Wikipedia