Leucocoprinus badhamii is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae and genus Leucocoprinus. The flesh of this mushroom turns blood red when cut or bruised, hence its common name of blushing dapperling. These damaged areas may eventually turn brown or black and likewise the mushroom may discolour brown or black with age. All parts of the flesh display red staining aiding in identification.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Blushing Dapperling 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
- Macropsalliota mucrocystis
- Lepiota brunneoincarnata — toxic
- Leucocoprinus flammeotinctus
- Lepiota lilacea — considered toxic
- Macropsalliota meleagris
- Lepiota ignivolvata — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Agaricaceae
- Genus
- Leucocoprinus
- Species
- Leucocoprinus badhamii
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