Leucoagaricus barssii, commonly known as the smoky dapperling,[2] or gray parasol,[3] is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
| Leucoagaricus barssii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Agaricaceae |
| Genus: | Leucoagaricus |
| Species: | L. barssii
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucoagaricus barssii | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Lepiota barssii Zeller (1934) | |
Taxonomy edit
Originally classified as Lepiota barssii by the American mycologist Sanford Myron Zeller in 1934 and reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii by the mycologist Else C. Vellinga in 2000.[4]
The type species of the Leucoagaricus genus, Leucoagaricus macrorhizus was reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii.
Description edit
Leucoagaricus barssii is a large dapperling mushrooms with white flesh.
Cap: 4–8 cm. Starts convex before becoming depressed. May also present as slightly umbonate. It is fibrous with scattered scales. Stem: 4–8 cm. Tapers towards the base and possesses a wide annulus. Gills: White or cream in colour and attached freely with a collar. Spore print: creamy white. Spores: Ovoid and smooth. Dextrinoid. 7-8 x 5-5.5 μm. Taste: Indistinct. Smell: Pleasant and fresh.[5]
Habitat and distribution edit
L. barssii is reported as being widespread but rarely recorded in the United Kingdom.[5] Observations of it appear to be uncommon in Europe with the most common locations for purported observations being the West Coast of the United States.[6]
Leucoagaricus barssii | |
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 | Gills on hymenium |
 | Cap is convex or depressed |
 | Hymenium is free |
 | Stipe has a ring |
 | Spore print is white to cream |
 | Ecology is saprotrophic |
 | Edibility is unknown |
References edit
- ^ "GSD Species Synonymy: Leucoagaricus barssii (Zeller) Vellinga". Species Fungorum. CAB International. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ "The British Mycological Society". www.britmycolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ Arora, David (1986). Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to the fleshy fungi (Second ed.). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-0-89815-169-5.
- ^ "Species Fungorum - Leucoagaricus barssii". www.speciesfungorum.org. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ a b Buczacki, Stefan (2012). Collins fungi guide. London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-724290-0. OCLC 793683235.
- ^ "Mushroom Observer". mushroomobserver.org. Retrieved 2022-07-11.