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Onion-stalk Parasol

Leucocoprinus cepistipes

TOXIC

Identification: Likely Toxic *Leucocoprinus* Species

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Cap pale cream to white with deep radial striations
  • Distinct
  • darker central umbo (nipple)
  • Gills white
  • crowded
  • and free from the stem
  • Stem long
  • slender
  • white
  • lacking a visible ring
  • Grows on rich organic substrate/soil
Couleur :

Pale cream/white cap and stem; brownish umbo

Odeur :

Unknown

Mode de croissance :

Clustered

Environnement :

Soil/Organic debris

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Mulch, potting soil, or rich organic debris

Distribution :

Cosmopolitan (Widespread globally)

Saisonnalité :

Warm months outdoors; year-round indoors

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

None - toxic

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Informations sur la toxicité

Symptômes :
  • Gastrointestinal distress
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramps
Délai d'apparition :

30 minutes to 3 hours

Premiers secours :
  • Seek immediate medical attention
  • Contact poison control immediately
Contacts d'urgence :
  • 911 (US)
  • Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222

Espèces similaires

Stinking Dapperling

Lepiota cristata

TOXIC - severe gastrointestinal distress, potentially fatal
Différences clés :
  • Cap surface breaks into fine scales
  • Often possesses a distinct, movable ring
  • Strong, unpleasant, pungent odor

Yellow Houseplant Mushroom

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

TOXIC - gastrointestinal distress
Différences clés :
  • Cap and stem typically bright lemon yellow
  • Often more robust structure

Amanita species (Small white forms)

Amanita spp.

EXTREMELY TOXIC - potentially deadly (amatoxins)
Différences clés :
  • Presence of a volva (sac-like structure) at the stem base
  • Gills are consistently white and never free

Action recommandée

Do not handle or consume. Ensure immediate removal from any environment accessible to humans or pets.