Lepiota americana

Photo by: Hugh Urban, Ohio 2004

Photo By: Chris Ott, Ohio 2005

Description: By: Hugh Urban

Common Name: Reddening Lepiota   Cap: 2-5 inches. Flesh:   Gills:   Spore Print:   Stalk:   Fruiting:   Range:   Edibility:  Look-alikes: Note: lepiota americana is a very good edible. The reddening flesh is a dead give-away when identifying it. It has a really nice strong meaty flavor. The above mushroom was found in Columbus, Ohio..

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