Red edge brittlestem
A species of Brittlestems Scientific name : Psathyrella corrugis Genus : Brittlestems
Red edge brittlestem, A species of Brittlestems
Scientific name: Psathyrella corrugis
Genus: Brittlestems
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Description
The red edge brittlestem grows in clusters on the forest floor, in wooded areas of North America and Europe. The mushrooms appear most commonly from late fall to early winter, although fruiting is possible in other seasons as well. Red edge brittlestems can also appear in mulch and wood chips, especially after rains.
Colors
Brown
Red
Gray
Pink
Habitat
Red edge brittlestem mushrooms can be found in woodchip mulch, open grassy areas, and among leaf piles in woody areas. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
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General Info
Edibility
Red edge brittlestem is edible but lacks any culinary value. Since there are no culinary benefits from this little mushroom, it is best to leave them alone and hunt for a more flavorful mushroom. Overall, this mushroom is flavorless and odorless and would not add anything to your dish.
Habitat
Red edge brittlestem mushrooms can be found in woodchip mulch, open grassy areas, and among leaf piles in woody areas. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Growth Form
Saprobic; gregarious
Sporocarp Height
10 cm
Cap Diameter
1-4 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odour lgre; flavor sweet
Spore Print
Purple-brown
Species Status
Common
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Coprinaceae Genus
Brittlestems Species
Red edge brittlestem 
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