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Two white mushrooms, with caps still closed and veils in place. The larger fruiting body was collected and measured. (The second was left in situ to be revisited.) The following data are for the larger mushroom. Cap bell-shaped, 15 mm in diameter and 13 mm high. Stem club-shaped, 34 mm tall, diameter 8 mm tapering to 6 mm. Gills white, attached, close.
Suburban area on tropical upland plateau.
Spotted in grass in a landscaped area at the base of a tree. Probably Agaricus sp. Except for size, the spotting appears similar to Leucoagaricus leucothites.
Spotted on Aug 25, 2015
Submitted on Aug 25, 2015
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The second fruiting body emerged from its veil over the last 24 hours (images 4-6). Data:
Cap umbonate (knobbed), smooth. Color is light brown, appears cream-colored in the sun. The center has a yellowish tint and the margin is a darker brown and projecting (sterile). Diameter is 20 mm. Stem cream-colored, slightly club-shaped with remnant flaring ring. Length 28 mm, diameter 5mm tapering to 4 mm at top. Gills dark brown, close, free.