''Strobilurus esculentus'' is a very common, edible mushroom of the genus '' Strobilurus''. It can often be found in the spring on and around fallen

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cones.

Description

The cap is convex, brownish grey, and grows 1 to 3 cm in diameter. It can also be off-white or brownish-black. The gills are crowded, white, and somewhat sinuate. The spores are white. The stem is brownish grey with a pale apex.

References

*E. Garnweidner. ''Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe''. Collins. 1994.

External links

* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q1094895 Physalacriaceae Fungi described in 1782 Fungi of Europe Fungus species