Galerina Semilanceata
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Galerina Semilanceata
galerina semilanceata
Galerina Semilanceata is a small mushroom that looks like a little umbrella. It's found in grassy areas and is often mistaken for other mushrooms!
Habitat: Galerina Semilanceata lives in grassy fields and damp woodlands.
Appearance
The Galerina Semilanceata has a small, conic to bell-shaped cap that is typically yellowish-brown to tawny, fading lighter when dry. Its gills and stem are a rusty-brown, often with a faint ring on the stem, helping distinguish it from similar-looking mushrooms.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyHymenogastraceaeGenusGalerina
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
It's often mistaken for edible 'magic mushrooms' by accident!
Its toxins attack the liver and kidneys, causing organ failure!
The spores are released in a rusty brown, powdery cloud!
This tiny mushroom is one of the most deadly in the world!
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Camouflage
Galerina Semilanceata possesses potent toxins that make it deadly poisonous, looking harmless but protecting it from being eaten.
Ability
Decomposition Power
Galerina Semilanceata can break down dead wood and plant matter, returning vital nutrients to the forest soil.
Ability
Mimicry Master
Galerina Semilanceata has an appearance similar to edible or psychedelic mushrooms, making it dangerous for foragers to identify.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-8 cm
- Edibility
- deadly
- Cap Diameter
- 1-4 cm
- Growth Substrate
- other
- Season
- Late summer to late autumn
- Spore Color
- Rusty brown
Ecological connections
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.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
Liberty CapMagic Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Always ask an adult before touching or picking wild mushrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Galerina Semilanceata?
2-8 cm
Is Galerina Semilanceata edible?
deadly
How big is Galerina Semilanceata?
1-4 cm
Where is Galerina Semilanceata usually found?
Galerina Semilanceata lives in grassy fields and damp woodlands.
What does Galerina Semilanceata grow on?
other
When is Galerina Semilanceata in season?
Late summer to late autumn
What color are Galerina Semilanceata spores?
Rusty brown
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