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Description

This small brown-capped fungus occurs in small groups, commonly in lawns. The cap is hemispherical, to convex, 2–4cm diameter, dry (not slimy) and light to dark brown.

The gills are greyish becoming dark brown, and are attached to the stem. The stem is tough, cylindrical and light brown.

Toxicity

  • Potentially toxic

Symptoms

This mushroom may cause hallucinations in children, but the toxin is not known.

Details

Common name: Haymaker’s mushroom

Botanical name: Panaeolina foenisecii

General description: This small brown-capped fungus occurs in small groups, commonly in lawns. The cap is hemispherical, to convex, 2–4cm diameter, dry (not slimy) and light to dark brown. The gills are greyish becoming dark brown, and are attached to the stem. The stem is tough, cylindrical and light brown.

Last updated: July 2023