Leucocoprinus barssii
Leucocoprinus barssii, commonly known as the smoky dapperling, or gray parasol, is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Taxonomy
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.The type species of the Leucoagaricus genus, Leucoagaricus macrorhizus was reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii.
In 2024 the species was reclassifed as Leucocoprinus barssii by the Italian mycologists Vincenzo Migliozzi and Giuseppe Donato.
Description
Leucocoprinus 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.