Reddening lepiota
Leucoagaricus americanus
A species of Leucoagaricus.
Native to North American forests, the reddening lepiota mushroom is aptly named due to a peculiar characteristic. Its flesh gradually takes on a reddish hue when it is bruised, cut, or otherwise injured, distinguishing it from most other mushroom species which typically turn blue or black.
Attributes of Reddening lepiota
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
7 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 12 cm across; roundish, convex or nearly flat; whitish, pinkish brown; with a bald center
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free from the stem; close or crowded; creamy white; staining pinkish and eventually reddish brown
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 4.5 - 12 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; distinctively swollen in the bottom half; whitish, reddish, brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thick; white throughout, in age drying reddish; staining slowly yellow to orangish yellow when sliced
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownRedWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to yellowish
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common in eastern North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Reddening lepiota
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Leucoagaricus
Toxicity and Edibility of Reddening lepiota
Is Reddening lepiota Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
Is Reddening lepiota Toxic to Dogs?
Reddening lepiota 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.
