Fragile Dapperling
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Fragile Dapperling
leucocoprinus fragilissimus
The Fragile Dapperling is a tiny mushroom that looks like a little umbrella! It can often be found growing in grassy areas, hiding among the blades of grass.
Habitat: Grassy areas, lawns, and forest floors.
Appearance
The Fragile Dapperling has a small, delicate cap, typically white to pale cream, starting bell-shaped then flattening. Its slender stem and thin, free white gills make it appear very translucent and easily breakable.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyAgaricaceaeGenusLeucocoprinus
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It quickly fades away after appearing, sometimes turning yellowish as it dries out.
Its gills are completely free from the stem, like tiny hanging curtains!
Its scientific name, 'fragilissimus,' literally means 'very fragile'!
This mushroom often pops up in unexpected places like potted plants in your house!
Special abilities
Ability
Fast Spore Disperser
Fragile Dapperling has microscopic white spores that can be carried by wind or water, helping it spread quickly to new locations.
Ability
Quick Starter
Fragile Dapperling can appear suddenly overnight, growing very fast, especially after rain, making it a surprise garden guest.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-8 cm
- Edibility
- poisonous
- Cap Diameter
- 1-4 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Year-round
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Decomposes dead needles and wood chips.
eats
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina
Breaks down organic matter in its pot.
symbiotic with
Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
Works together to break down soil organic matter.
eats
Fruit Fly
Drosophila melanogaster
Larvae consume decaying mushroom tissue.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Fragile FungusLittle UmbrellaTiny Mushroom
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat wild mushrooms unless an adult says it's safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Fragile Dapperling?
3-8 cm
Is Fragile Dapperling edible?
poisonous
How big is Fragile Dapperling?
1-4 cm
Where is Fragile Dapperling usually found?
Grassy areas, lawns, and forest floors.
What does Fragile Dapperling grow on?
soil
When is Fragile Dapperling in season?
Year-round
What color are Fragile Dapperling spores?
White
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