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Flowerpot Mushroom

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Description:

Large white mushrooms found growing in potting soil

Habitat:

Moist garden in North Carolina

Notes:

Two people have suggested it's Leucocoprinus birnbaumii, a tropical mushroom known for popping up in flowerpots. This one grew outside while it was warm and dropped dead the instant it got cold, so tentatively going with that ID.

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ursulav
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ursulav

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Dec 21, 2013

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