Pleated inkcap
A species of Parasola, Also known as Little japanese umbrella Scientific name : Parasola plicatilis Genus : Parasola
Pleated inkcap, A species of Parasola
Also known as:
Little japanese umbrella
Scientific name: Parasola plicatilis
Genus: Parasola
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Description
This extremely delicate little mushroom appears during the night after rains, in areas of short grass or detritus. The entire pleated inkcap fruitbody rises, expands, sheds its spores, and decays within 24 hours. Its scientific name Parasola plicatilis refers to the pleated umbrella shape of the mushroom cap.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Orange
Habitat
The pleated inkcap mushroom can most commonly be found in open areas that receive direct sunlight, including meadows, lawns, or other spaces with short grass or wood chips. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
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General Info
Habitat
The pleated inkcap mushroom can most commonly be found in open areas that receive direct sunlight, including meadows, lawns, or other spaces with short grass or wood chips. It feeds on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Growth Form
Scattered, solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Black
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Coprinaceae Genus
Parasola Species
Pleated inkcap 
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