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They are short-lived, typically lasting no more than a few days. [22] At that point the slime has usually been removed by insects, leaving the pale off-white, bare cap surface exposed. [20] Spores of P. indusiatus are thin-walled, smooth, elliptical or slightly curved, hyaline (translucent), and measure 2–3 by 1–1.5 μm. [24]
Russula is a very large genus composed of around 750 worldwide species of ectomycorrhizal mushrooms. They are typically common, fairly large, and brightly colored – making them one of the most recognizable genera among mycologists and mushroom collectors.
Leratiomyces ceres, [1] commonly known as the chip cherry [2] [3] or redlead roundhead, is mushroom which has a bright red to orange cap and dark purple-brown spore deposit.It is usually found growing gregariously on wood chips and is one of the most common and most distinctive mushrooms found in that habitat.
Phallus impudicus, known colloquially as the common stinkhorn, [2] is a widespread fungus in the Phallaceae (stinkhorn) family. It is recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature, the latter feature giving rise to several names in 17th-century England.
The species most often sold as such quack cures is A. subrufescens, which is often referred to by the erroneous name "Agaricus Blazei" and advertised by fanciful trade names such as "God's mushroom" or "mushroom of life", but can cause allergic reactions and even liver damage if consumed in excessive amounts.
Attached to the cap at several points, the stipe is 3–6 cm (1– 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) high and 1–5 cm (1 ⁄ 2 –2 in) wide. [18] G. esculenta has been reported to have a solid stipe whereas those of true morels ( Morchella spp.) are hollow, [ 19 ] although a modern source says it is hollow as well. [ 17 ]
Gymnopilus maritimus mushrooms have a cap of between 15 and 70 millimetres (0.6 and 3 in) in width that is convex to flattened-convex in shape. There is sometimes a broad umbo, and in older specimens, the cap is depressed in the centre.
Lactarius is a genus of mushroom-producing, ectomycorrhizal fungi, containing several edible species. The species of the genus, commonly known as milk-caps, are characterized by the milky fluid ("latex") they exude when cut or damaged.