Leratiomyces squamosus

Leratiomyces squamosus, commonly known as the slender roundhead, is an inedible mushroom in the family Strophariaceae.

Description

The cap of Leratiomyces squamosus is about 2-6 centimeters in diameter, and starts out conical. It then becomes convex or flat. When young, it often has remnants of the veil. The stipe is about 4-10 centimeters long and 0.3-0.7 centimeters wide, with a ring around it. Below the ring, there are a lot of tufts. The gills start out grayish, becoming purplish black as the mushroom matures. The spore print is purplish black.

Habitat and ecology

Leratiomyces squamosus is often found in mulch and forests. It usually grows in alkaline environments.