How to Identify Lyophyllaceae

Key Identification Features

• The stipe is bare, with no rings or other distinct features, and attaches almost perfectly at the center of the cap.
• Its cap ranges from 1 to 4 cm in diameter, with a convex to flattened shape and a distinct umbo.
• 2 inches) in diameter: young caps are conical or bell-shaped, while mature caps expand to a flat shape with a distinct umbo.
• The cap of Calocybe gambosa measures 5–15 cm (2 to 6 inches) in diameter, with a smooth texture and distinct ridges.

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