Lacrymaria velutina

Family: Coprinaceae

What it is like

A mushroom with a cap 3-12 cm across. It is often a red ochre colour. The stem is thick and sturdy with fine hairs. The stem is white but can have red stains. The spores are black or brown.

Where it is found

It grows in clusters in clearings in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Hong Kong

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda; Geophila lacrymabunda; Hypholoma lacrymabundum;