Candolleomyces candolleanus (formerly known as Psathyrella candolleana), commonly known as the common brittlestem, is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. The color is tannish when young, fading to white. It is found in lawns in North America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pale Brittlestem being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Candolleomyces tuberculatus
- Psathyrella kauffmanii
- Psathyrella spadiceogrisea
- Psathyrella albescens
- Agrocybe rivulosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Psathyrellaceae
- Genus
- Candolleomyces
- Species
- Candolleomyces candolleanus
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