Order Agaricales Higher classification Lyophyllum | Division Basidiomycota Scientific name Lyophyllum decastes Rank Species | |
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Similar Shimeji, Sparassis crispa, Pleurotus citrinopileatus, Lactifluus volemus, Shaggy parasol |
Lyophyllum decastes fungi kingdom
Lyophyllum decastes, commonly known as the fried chicken mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows in clusters on disturbed ground, with a faintly radish-like taste.
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Appearance
Gills are white but may yellow slightly with age. The firm flesh remains white on exposure.
Ecology

Growing in dense, even huge clusters on the ground, L. decastes is usually found where the ground has been disturbed such as roadbeds, gravel, paths, landscaping areas, and sometimes in woods.
Range

Prolific in Summer and Fall until Spring on the U.S. West Coast, it is widely distributed in North America.



References
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