Species

Leucocoprinus cepistipes (Onion-stalk parasol)

Leucocoprinus cepistipes. Photo: (c) Stephen Russell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Leucocoprinus cepistipes (often spelled cepaestipes), is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is typically found on wood debris, such as wood chips. Typical characteristics include a fine-scaled bell-shaped cap, a partial veil, and a tendency to bruise a yellow to brown when handled.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Fungi (Fungi including lichens)
  - Phylum: Basidiomycota (Basidiomycete fungi)
    - Subphylum: Agaricomycotina (Higher basidiomycetes)
      - Class: Agaricomycetes
        Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
        Order: Agaricales (Common gilled mushrooms and allies)
        Suborder: Agaricineae
        Family: Agaricaceae (Field mushrooms and allies)
        Genus: Leucocoprinus
        Species: Leucocoprinus cepistipes (Onion-stalk parasol)

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