Leucocoprinus cepistipes | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Agaricaceae |
Genus: | Leucocoprinus |
Species: | L. cepistipes |
Binomial name | |
Leucocoprinus cepistipes (Sowerby) Pat. (1889) |
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Synonyms | |
Agaricus cepistipes Sowerby (1797) |
Agaricus cepistipes Sowerby (1797)
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.
The edibility is not well known, but Leucocoprinus cepistipes is not recommended.