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flowerpot parasol mushroom

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Description:

mushrooms

Habitat:

tropical climate; in backyard planter with poinsettia. other backyard plants include koa trees (Acacia koa), wiliwili tree, palms, jade plants, various herbs, e.g., basil, and several orchids

Notes:

In potting mix; photos were taken on successive days-Dec 19 and 20.

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1 Comment

Allen Hoof
Allen Hoof 12 years ago

Many images of this species are posted on the internet. Visual comparison of those images with this spotting seems to confirm that it is Leucocoprinus birnbaumii. Thank you Mr. Shirley for the ID.

Allen Hoof
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Allen Hoof

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA

Spotted on Dec 19, 2008
Submitted on Nov 23, 2011

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