Common fieldcap

Agrocybe pediades

A species of Agrocybe.

Often mistaken for other diminutive, earthy-hued fungi, the common fieldcap stands out as one of the rare varieties that emerges in spring across numerous global regions. It typically clusters in pastures, lawns, and comparable open, verdant spaces. Furthermore, numerous highly toxic mushrooms bear a striking resemblance to it.

Attributes of Common fieldcap

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Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
1 - 3 cm across; convex, nearly flat; brownish yellow
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Close or nearly distant; pale yellow brown to darker brow
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
2 - 8 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; more or less equal; colored like the cap; bald or finely fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thin; whitish, not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mild, nondescript, possibly mealy.
Body Color
BrownYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch, On animal dung
You can find Common fieldcap by these plants
Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Meadows, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common and widely distributed in North America.
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Common fieldcap

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Agrocybe
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Toxicity and Edibility of Common fieldcap

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Is Common fieldcap Toxic?

The common fieldcap, while possibly harmless, should ideally be left alone, particularly by those new to mushroom foraging. As a member of the Little Brown Mushrooms (LBM) category, it poses a high risk of misidentification with many other LBMs that range from mildly to lethally toxic.

Is Common fieldcap Toxic to Dogs?

Common fieldcap can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.