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Hygrocybe lepida is an agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. The species occurs in Europe and was previously referred to the American Hygrocybe cantharellus but is now known to be distinct. Its recommended English name (as H.
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Distribution
Widespread and sometimes locally common
Habitat
In grass and mosses on unimproved grassland
Cap
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| Shape | Convex, Expanded, Infundibuliform |
| Surface | Squamose |
| Width | 0.3 - 3 cm |
Gills
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| Attachment | Decurrent |
| Spacing | distant |
Flesh
Fragile
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| Odour | Nil to potato-like |
| Taste | Mild |
Stem
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| Height | 1.2 - 6 cm |
| Width | 1.5 - 5 mm |
| Texture | Smooth |
| Shape | Cylindric |
Spores
| Colour | |
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| Shape | Ellipsoid |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 8-11 x 5.5-7 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Hygrophoraceae
- ↳ Genus: Hygrocybe
Synonyms
- Agaricus cantharellus Schwein.
- Hygrocybe cantharellus (Schw.) Murr.
- Hygrocybe cantharellus sensu auct. Eur.
- Hygrophorus cantharellus (Schw.) Fr.
- Hygrophorus cantharellus Fr.
- Hygrophorus turundus var. lepidus Boud.
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
E. Wood, J. Dunkelman (2025) Grassland Fungi A Field Guide. Monmouthshire Meadows Group.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
