Lepiota brunneoincarnata, known as the deadly dapperling, is a highly poisonous mushroom found across Europe, north Africa and parts of Asia, typically growing in grassy areas such as parks and gardens. It contains the same amatoxins responsible for the lethal poisoning caused by the death cap, and its small size and superficial resemblance to edible mushrooms have led to fatal poisonings, particularly among people foraging for wild fungi.
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Classification
DietDetritivore or Scavenger 2 System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleVenomous or Dangerous to Humans 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceThe cap is 2.7-4 cm (1.1-1.6 in) across, hemispherical at first before becoming more convex without an obvious boss. It is red-brown when young, before fading to a pale pinkish brown with darker brown scales 1 Comparison
NatureServe Rank Scientific NameLepiota brunneoincarnata 1 Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Deadly Dapperling
In Biome
Source First Nature: Lepiota brunneoincarnata fungus page
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
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Sources
1. Lepiota brunneoincarnata - Wikipedia
Introduction
Lepiota brunneoincarnata, the deadly dapperling, is a gilled mushroom of the genus Lepiota in the order Agaricales
Description section
The cap is 2.7-4 cm (1.1-1.6 in) across, hemispherical at first before becoming more convex without an obvious boss. It is red-brown when young, before fading to a pale pinkish brown with darker brown scales
Article text: "It is highly toxic, with several deaths having b"
It is highly toxic, with several deaths having been recorded as it resembles the edible grey knight (Tricholoma terreum) and fairy ring champignon (Marasmius oreades).
View the Source2. FUNGuild: FUNGuild fungal guild database
FUNGuildRecord: Lepiota brunneoincarnataQuote, Record: Lepiota brunneoincarnata
"taxon":"Lepiota brunneoincarnata" ... "trophicMode":"Saprotroph"
3. GBIF Species API
4. NatureServe Explorer: Lepiota brunneoincarnata
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
5. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Lepiota brunneoincarnata
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 2535390, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 2535390, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Deadly Dapperling
- Wikidata Q2375450, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Agaricales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
View the SourceFirst Nature: Lepiota brunneoincarnata fungus page
First NatureIn Biome: Temperate Forest, Habitat and ecological roleQuote, In Biome: Temperate Forest, Habitat and ecological role
Saprobic, usually in small groups in broadleaf and mixed woodlands; also occasionally in sand-dune grassland.
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