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Goldenhaired inkcap

Parasola auricoma

A species of Parasola.

The goldenhaired inkcap, a diminutive brown mushroom (LBM), thrives in temperate zones, commonly found in the lawns and grasslands of North America, Europe, and Japan. This species is characterized by its small and fragile nature, with its fruiting body typically having a short lifespan. Its cap features distinctive ridges, giving it the appearance of a pleated paper fan.

Attributes of Goldenhaired inkcap

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Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
5 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 6 cm across; egg-shaped, convex; orangish brown, grayish
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; close, nearly distant; whitish, dark gray, black
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 3.5 - 12 cm long, 3 mm thick; whitish to yellowish; fragile; surface bald, very finely silky
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish to grayish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Goldenhaired inkcap by these plants
Hawthorns, Populus
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Goldenhaired inkcap

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Parasola
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Toxicity and Edibility of Goldenhaired inkcap

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Is Goldenhaired inkcap Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

Is Goldenhaired inkcap Toxic to Dogs?

Goldenhaired inkcap 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.

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