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goldenhaired inkcap

Parasola auricoma

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Wildlife study photograph from iNaturalist.
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Where it is recorded

Records by month in Alaska.January 33, February 24, March 38, April 60, May 87, June 94, July 101, August 87, September 64, October 48, November 26, December 20.
United States1,117
Alaska682
California165
Canada106
Ontario79
New York36
Mexico33
Oregon32
United Kingdom32
England29

Counts show where people looked, not only where it lives.

Traits

Ecological

  • DecomposerBreaks down dead organic matter, recycling nutrientsFrom its classification

Group and habits

  • Human edibleListed as edible by a harvested source. This is a research trait, not foraging advice.FungiTastic metadata

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Classification

KingdomFungi Including Lichens · Fungi
PhylumBasidiomycete Fungi · Basidiomycota
ClassMushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies · Agaricomycetes
OrderCommon Gilled Mushrooms and Allies · Agaricales
FamilyBrittlestems and Allies · Psathyrellaceae
GenusParasola

Sources

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