Egghead mottlegill
Panaeolus semiovatus
A species of Panaeolus.
The egghead mottlegill, a prevalent and inedible fungus, thrives on horse droppings. Its moniker stems from its unique, curved cap, which bears a striking resemblance to a tiny egg. While its color spectrum ranges from white to brown with a yellowish-buff hue, it invariably features black spores.
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Attributes of Egghead mottlegill
Cap Diameter
2 - 9 cm
Height
8 - 18 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm across; convex; ivory to cream; smooth or wrinkled, slimy when damp
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Attached; close; dark gray, becoming mottled black
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 8 - 18 cm long, 1.5 cm thick; bulbous at the base; whitish; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Soft; whitish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
You can find Egghead mottlegill by these plants
Oaks, Willows
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Egghead mottlegill
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Genus
Panaeolus
Toxicity and Edibility of Egghead mottlegill
Is Egghead mottlegill Toxic?
The precise level of toxicity of the egghead mottlegill remains debated, with some accounts detailing individuals experiencing gastric upset and various gastrointestinal issues after ingestion. Conversely, other reports suggest the possibility of disorientation and feelings of anxiety.
