Coprinopsis aesontiensis
Coprinopsis aesontiensis is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae.
Taxonomy
It was first described in 2016 by the Italian mycologists Andreas Melzer, Giuliano Ferisin & Francesco Dovana and classified as Coprinopsis aesontiensis based on DNA analysis.Description
Coprinopsis ''aesontiensis'' is a small grey mushroom found rarely in North Eastern Italy.Cap: Up to 30mm wide by 20mm tall. Campanulate or conical. Grey with small white tufts or powdery scales. Gills: Start white maturing to dark brown. Crowded. Stem: 60-80mm long and 6-8mm in diameter. Slightly bulbous base. White with small hairs or downy tufts. Spores: Ellipsoid with a germ pore. 9.6-10.6 x 5-6 μm. Taste: Indistinct. Smell: Indistinct.