Conocybe apala

Milky white Samthäubchen ( Conocybe albipes )

The Milky White Samthäubchen ( Conocybe albipes ) is a species of fungus in the family of dung fungus relatives ( Bolbitiaceae ). Known synonyms are Conocybe apala and C. lactea.

Features

Macroscopic characteristics

The hat is light cream, decreasing towards Hutmitte to dark yellow or brown colorations. Its shape is initially thimble- shaped ( conical), later they will breitglockig ( truncated conical), but spreads never completely. In the young state of the habit hat skin is slightly greasy. Other features include a weak Längsriefigkeit or even wrinkling. The diameter is about 0.5 to 2.5 cm. The lamellae are arranged very closely, the color is pale yellow- brown or cream. The thin stem is 1.5 to 5 cm long and 0.1 to 0.3 cm thick, brittle and hollow inside.

Microscopic characteristics

The reddish- brown spores measure 10-14 x 7-9 microns. They are broadly elliptical to oval, smooth and thick-walled. They each contain a Keimpore. The basidia are 4- sporig. The spore print is rusty- brown.

Artabgrenzung

Likelihood of confusion mainly with other species of the genus ( Conocybe ), but also with various types of Rötlinge ( Entoloma ) Ackerl Inge ( Agrocybe ) and fertilizer charges.

Feed value

The odor fungus is, like most species of the genus Conocybe, inedible.

Distribution and ecology

The species is native to North America, but has also settled in Europe and occurs widely in Central Europe.

The main growth period usually lasts from July to September. The fungus grows scattered or gregarious in sunny locations, such as lawns, pastures or meadows, preferring fertilized green areas with loose soil. He is one of the typical meadow mushrooms. This includes the related genera of lice and fertilizer Ackerl rings, with their species Panaeolus foeniscecii and Agrocybe he pediades is often encountered. The only short-lived fruiting bodies appear in the spring to autumn, amplified at high temperature and humidity ( humidity ) and only last for 1-2 days. It happens that can collapse the fruiting bodies at an early stage of the midday sun.

Swell

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  • Hausknecht, A. ( 2009): A monograph of the genera Conocybe & Pholiotina in Europe. Edizioni Candusso: Alassio, Italy. 968 pp.
  • Noordeloos, ME, Kuyper, TW & Vellinga, EC (2005): Flora Agaricina Neerlandica - Critical monographs on the families of agarics and boleti Occurring in the Netherlands. Volume 6 Coprinaceae & Bolbitiaceae. Taylor & Francis: Boca Raton, FL. 227 pp.
  • Watling, R. ( 1982): British Fungus Flora: agarics and Boleti. Vol 3 Bolbitiaceae: Agrocybe, Bolbitius, & Conocybe. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland. 139 pp.
Agaricomycetes Agaricomycetidae Lamella (mycology) Agrocybe pediades
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