Stinking Dapperling

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Stinking dapperling

Lepiota cristata

LOCATION: This is a common mushroom in Te Mata Park and can often be found individually or in large numbers.

DESCRIPTION: The species produces fruit bodies characterised by the flat, reddish-brown concentric scales on the caps, and an unpleasant odor resembling burnt rubber.

TOXICITY: It can be very poisonous and should be treated with suspicion.

(Ultimate Mushroom)

Mike Lusk

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First Nature

Ultimate Mushroom

Source: Mike Lusk

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