Volvariella parasitica (Volvariella surrecta)

Systematics:
  • Division: Basidiomycota (Basidiomycetes)
  • Subdivision: Agaricomycotina (Agaricomycetes)
  • Class: Agaricomycetes (Agaricomycetes)
  • Subclass: Agaricomycetidae (Agaricomycetes)
  • Order: Agaricales (Agaric or Lamellar)
  • Family: Pluteaceae (Pluteaceae)
  • Genus: Volvariella (Volvariella)
  • Type: Volvariella surrecta (Volvariella parasitica)
  • Volvariella ascending

Photo by: Lisa Solomon

External Description

Thin small hat, at first spherical, then almost flat or convex. Dry smooth skin covered with fluff. A strong stem that tapers at the top, with a grooved, silky surface. A well-developed vulva is divided into 2-3 petals. Thin and frequent plates with fringed edges. A little spongy pulp with a sweet smell and taste. The color of the cap varies from off-white to light brown. At first the plates are white, then pink.

Edibility

Inedible.

Habitat

Volvariella parasitic sometimes grows in numerous colonies on the remains of other fungi.

Season

Summer.

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