Mower's Mushroom
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Mower's Mushroom
Panaeolus
The Mower's Mushroom is a small fungus that often grows in freshly mowed grass. It's a fun surprise after you cut the lawn!
Habitat: In lawns and fields
Appearance
The Mower's Mushroom has a small, bell-shaped to convex cap, typically light brown to reddish-brown, often fading to buff as it dries. Its gills are mottled dark brown to blackish, unlike many uniformly colored mushrooms. It stands on a slender, pale brown stem.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyBolbitiaceaeGenusPanaeolus
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
Its cap changes color as it dries, going from dark brown to light buff!
Its unique mottled gills release spores over time, creating a beautiful dark pattern.
Mower's Mushrooms are often found in lawns that have been recently fertilized by animals.
You might spot these tiny mushrooms growing in mysterious "fairy rings" on grassy lawns!
Special abilities
Ability
Grass Recycler
Mower's Mushroom can break down dead grass because it releases special enzymes that help recycle nutrients into the soil.
Ability
Spore Sprinter
Mower's Mushroom has purplish-black spores that can be carried by wind to new grassy areas, helping it spread quickly.
Ability
Rain Pop-Up
Mower's Mushroom can appear rapidly after rainfall because it quickly absorbs moisture and nutrients from its environment.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-10 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 1-4 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Spring to fall
- Spore Color
- Purplish-black
Ecological connections
Traits
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Mower's Mushroom?
The easiest way to identify Mower's Mushroom is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Mower's Mushroom?
3-10 cm
Is Mower's Mushroom edible?
inedible
How big is Mower's Mushroom?
1-4 cm
Where is Mower's Mushroom usually found?
In lawns and fields
What does Mower's Mushroom grow on?
soil
When is Mower's Mushroom in season?
Spring to fall
What color are Mower's Mushroom spores?
Purplish-black
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