How to Identify Psathyrellaceae

Psathyrellaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 46 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Psathyrellaceae Species

How to identify Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus is a Psathyrellaceae mushroom species first describe…

How to identify Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea is a small wetland inkcap mushroom that grows in groups on old…

How to identify Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus is a common saprotrophic mushroom, widely used as a model f…

How to identify Coprinopsis variegata (Peck) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis variegata (Peck) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis variegata (Peck) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis variegata is a saprobic fungus found in eastern US that can also con…

How to identify Coprinopsis atramentaria (Bull.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis atramentaria (Bull.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis atramentaria (Bull.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis atramentaria is an ink cap mushroom that causes adverse reactions wh…

How to identify Lacrymaria lacrymabunda (Bull.) Pat.

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda (Bull.) Pat.

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda (Bull.) Pat.

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda, the weeping widow, is a psathyrellaceae mushroom found …

How to identify Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata is a small mushroom that grows in burned areas after forest …

How to identify Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians is a mushroom species in Psathyrellaceae, first described in…

How to identify Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes is a mushroom with a long stipe and an almost worldwide dis…

How to identify Coprinopsis lagopus (Fr.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis lagopus (Fr.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis lagopus (Fr.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis lagopus is a widely distributed fungus with extreme fruit body size …

How to identify Psathyrella bipellis (Quél.) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella bipellis (Quél.) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella bipellis (Quél.) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella bipellis is a small North American fungus with a purplish cap that g…

How to identify Psathyrella uliginicola McKnight & A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella uliginicola McKnight & A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella uliginicola McKnight & A.H.Sm.

Coprinopsis uliginicola is a North American agaric fungus in Psathyrellaceae tha…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Psathyrellaceae?

Psathyrellaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. Both the taste and smell are indistinct. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Psathyrellaceae?

Psathyrellaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. It has no distinctive odor or taste.

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