Leucoagaricus barssii

Leucoagaricus barssii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Agaricaceae
Genus: Leucoagaricus
Species:
L. barssii
Binomial name
Leucoagaricus barssii
(Zeller) Vellinga (2000)
Synonyms[1]

Lepiota barssii Zeller (1934)
Leucocoprinus macrorhizus Locq. (1943)
Lepiota pinguipes A. Pearson (1952)
Leucoagaricus pinguipes Bon (1981)
Leucoagaricus macrorhizus var. pinguipes Alessio (1988)
Lepiota macrorhiza Locq. (1953)
Leucoagaricus macrorhizus Locq. (1968)
Leucocoprinus macrorhizus D.A. Reid (1989)
Leucoagaricus barssii var. bulbobasilarus B. Kumari & Atri (2013)

Leucoagaricus barssii, commonly known as the smoky dapperling,[2] or gray parasol,[3] is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae.

Taxonomy

Originally classified as Lepiota barssii by the American mycologist Sanford Myron Zeller in 1934 and reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii by the mycologist Else C. Vellinga in 2000.[4]

The type species of the Leucoagaricus genus, Leucoagaricus macrorhizus was reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii.

Description

Leucoagaricus barssii is a large dapperling mushrooms with white flesh.

Cap: 4–8 cm. Starts convex before becoming depressed. May also present as slightly umbonate. It is fibrous with scattered scales. Stem: 4–8 cm. Tapers towards the base and possesses a wide annulus. Gills: White or cream in colour and attached freely with a collar. Spore print: creamy white. Spores: Ovoid and smooth. Dextrinoid. 7-8 x 5-5.5 μm. Taste: Indistinct. Smell: Pleasant and fresh.[5]

Habitat and distribution

L. barssii is reported as being widespread but rarely recorded in the United Kingdom.[5] Observations of it appear to be uncommon in Europe with the most common locations for purported observations being the West Coast of the United States.[6]

Leucoagaricus barssii
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Gills on hymenium
Cap is convex or depressed
Hymenium is free
Stipe has a ring
Spore print is white to cream
Ecology is saprotrophic
Edibility is edible

References

  1. ^ "GSD Species Synonymy: Leucoagaricus barssii (Zeller) Vellinga". Species Fungorum. CAB International. Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
  2. ^ "The British Mycological Society". www.britmycolsoc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
  3. ^ Arora, David (1986). Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to the fleshy fungi (Second ed.). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-0-89815-169-5.
  4. ^ "Species Fungorum - Leucoagaricus barssii". www.speciesfungorum.org. Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
  5. ^ a b Buczacki, Stefan (2012). Collins fungi guide. London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-724290-0. OCLC 793683235.
  6. ^ "Mushroom Observer". mushroomobserver.org. Retrieved 2022-07-11.