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Rhodocollybia maculata, commonly known as the spotted toughshank, is a species of basidiomycete fungus in the family Omphalotaceae. R. maculata is a source of collybolide, a sesquiterpenoid containing a furyl-ẟ-lactone motif reminiscent of salvinorin A.
Source: Wikipedia
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Distribution
Widespread and common
Habitat
In broadleaf and coniferous woodland, often in large rings
Cap
White to cream, usually with rusty spots
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| Shape | Convex |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Width | 3 - 11 cm |
Gills
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| Attachment | Free, Emarginate |
| Spacing | Crowded |
| Edge | Smooth |
Flesh
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| Odour | Sweet, spicy or sometimes unpleasant |
| Taste | Mild to slightly bitter |
Stem
Tough and fibrous
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| Height | 5 - 15 cm |
| Width | 5 - 20 mm |
| Texture | Smooth |
| Shape | Clavate |
Spores
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| Type | Dextinoid |
| Shape | Globose, Subglobose |
| Size | 5.5-6.5 x 4.5-5.5 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Agaricales
- ↳ Family: Omphalotaceae
- ↳ Genus: Rhodocollybia
Synonyms
- Agaricus maculatus Alb. & Schwein.
- Agaricus maculatus var. immaculatus Cooke
- Collybia maculata (Alb. & Schwein. ex Fr.) P. Kumm.
- Collybia maculata (Alb. & Schwein.) P. Kumm.
- Collybia maculata var. immaculata (Cooke) Sacc.
- Collybia maculata var. immaculata Cooke
- Collybia maculata var. maculata
- Collybia maculata var. maculata (Alb. & Schwein.) P. Kumm.
- Rhodocollybia maculata (Alb. & Schw. ex Fr.) Sing.
- Rhodocollybia maculata var. maculata (Alb. & Schwein.) Singer
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 2. Geoffrey Kibby.
Genus Rhodocollybia
No other species found in this genus.
