description Lepista flaccida Overview
Lepista flaccida, often treated as Paralepista flaccida, is a saprotrophic gilled fungus known as the tawny funnel cap. Its smooth cap is ochre to orange-brown and becomes broadly funnel-shaped, while the pale crowded gills run down the stem and the stem often has a white-felted base. It grows among leaf litter, needles and humus in deciduous and coniferous woodland; some field guides describe it as edible, but it can be confused with toxic funnel fungi.
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What is Lepista flaccida commonly called?
Lepista flaccida is commonly known as the tawny funnel cap. It is also often treated under the name Paralepista flaccida.
What does the cap of Lepista flaccida look like?
The cap is typically ochre to orange-brown and becomes broadly funnel-shaped. This funnel form is one of the features behind its common name.
What are the gills of Lepista flaccida like?
The gills are pale and crowded, and they run down the stem. The stem is often described as having a white-felted surface.
Is Lepista flaccida also called Paralepista flaccida?
Yes. Many treatments use Paralepista flaccida for this fungus, while Lepista flaccida remains a widely encountered name.
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