Kingdom Fungi Class Agaricomycetes | Division Basidiomycota Order Agaricales Rank Species | |
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Similar Macrocystidia, Rickenella fibula, Mycena epipterygia, Mycena rosea, Psathyrella piluliformis | ||
Macrocystidia cucumis is a common, inedible mushroom of the genus Macrocystidia, often found in large numbers on needle litter or moist soil.
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Description
The cap is convex to flat, dark red to blackish brown, very much paler when dry and grows up to 5 cm (2.0 in) in diameter. The gills are white, later reddish and quite crowded. The spores are variable in colour, white, pink, brown have all been observed. The stipe is a similar colour to the cap, thin, and velvety at the base. The flesh is white and has a smell of freshly cut cucumbers.
Distribution and habitat
Macrocystidia cucumis can be found in forests, disturbed grounds and gardens throughout North America, the preferred substrate is wood debris.
References
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