Chestnut dapperling
A species of Lepiota Scientific name : Lepiota castanea Genus : Lepiota
Chestnut dapperling, A species of Lepiota
Scientific name: Lepiota castanea
Genus: Lepiota
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Description
The cap is broadly bell shaped to flat, dark red-brown; soon splitting and scaly, up to 3 cm in diameter. The spores and flesh are white, with a mild taste. The stem is typically chestnut brown. 
Colors
Brown
Red
Habitat
Coniferous and deciduous woodlands
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Toxicity
Chestnut dapperling is a hepatotoxic mushroom commonly found in European leaf litter during autumn. Its consumption can lead to severe symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, and even potential for circulatory failure. In later stages, hepatitis and heart failure may occur. Distinctively, it sports a chestnut brown cap with crowded gills underneath. Abstain from consuming chestnut dapperling due to its potential severe health implications.
Habitat
Coniferous and deciduous woodlands
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2.5-7 cm
Cap Diameter
3 cm
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Uncommon
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Lepiota Species
Chestnut dapperling 
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