About Lepiota subincarnata J.E.Lange
Lepiota subincarnata, commonly called the fatal dapperling or deadly parasol, is a gilled mushroom belonging to the genus Lepiota, order Agaricales. It was first scientifically described by Danish mycologist Jakob Emanuel Lange in 1940. In 1974, Bon and Boiffard described what they named Lepiota josserandii, which was later determined to be the same species. The cap of this mushroom ranges from light red to red-brown, and is cream-colored closer to the margin. Its gills are whitish, and its flesh is white to pinkish towards the upper portion. The stem may be slightly wider at the base, and is cream-colored with patches of the same color found on the cap. This mushroom has a somewhat fruity odor and an unpleasant taste. It grows in Eurasia and North America, found in both woodlands and parks with nutrient-rich soil. It contains alpha-amanitin, and consuming this fungus can potentially be lethal.
