Tall psathyrella

Psathyrella longipes

A species of Brittlestems.

The long-stemmed psathyrella (Psathyrella longipes) stands out with its strikingly exaggerated, bell-like, extended cap, perched atop an uncommonly delicate stalk. This cap undergoes a color transformation as it ages, beginning as a vibrant mustard shade and gradually shifting to a muted, greyish-brown hue. These diminutive fungi emerge from moist decaying leaves and are remarkably delicate to the touch.

Attributes of Tall psathyrella

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Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 4.5 cm across; conic; brown, pallid, whitish; fibrillose, glabrous; margin striate, with evanescent white veil fragments
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; close, narrow; pallid, dark-brown to blackish-brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; straight; white; fragile; surface smooth to patchy fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thin; fragile; pallid
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dark-brown to blackish-brown
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter, Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Tall psathyrella

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Brittlestems
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Toxicity and Edibility of Tall psathyrella

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Is Tall psathyrella Toxic?

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

Is Tall psathyrella Toxic to Dogs?

Tall psathyrella 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.