Lyophyllum decastes

Lyophyllum decastes
Lyophyllum decastes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Lyophyllaceae
Genus: Lyophyllum
Species: L. decastes
Binomial name
Lyophyllum decastes
Synonyms
  • Agaricus decastes Fr. (1818)

Lyophyllum decastes, commonly known as the fried chicken mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows in clusters on disturbed ground, with a faintly radish-like taste.[1]

Appearance

Gills are white but may yellow slightly with age. The firm flesh remains white on exposure.[1]

Ecology

Growing in dense, even huge clusters on the ground, L. decastes is usually found where the ground has been disturbed such as roadbeds, gravel, paths, landscaping areas, and sometimes in woods.[1]

Range

Prolific in Summer and Fall until Spring on the U.S. West Coast, it is widely distributed in North America.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Phyla and decastes description

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