| Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Hymenomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Bolbitiaceae |
| Genus: | Panaeolus |
| Species: | P. papilionaceus var. papilionaceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus (Bull. ex Fries) Quélet |
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| Approximate range of Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus | |
| Synonyms | |
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Agaricus calosus |
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| Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus | |
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| Mycological characteristics | |
| gills on hymenium | |
| cap is convex | |
| hymenium is adnexed | |
| stipe is bare | |
| spore print is black | |
| ecology is saprotrophic | |
| edibility: edible | |
Panaeolus papilionaceus var. papilionaceus, also known as Agaricus calosus, Panaeolus papilionaceus, Panaeolus campanulatus, Panaeolus retirugis, and Panaeolus sphinctrinus, and commonly known as Petticoat mottlegill, is a common and widely distributed little brown mushroom that feeds on dung.
This mushroom is the type species for the genus Panaeolus.
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Occurring singly, gregariously, or caespitosely on cow/horse dung, moose droppings, and in pastures. Widely distributed in North America in Spring, Summer, and Fall and through the Winter in warmer climates. It can be found in countries including[1] Canada (Alberta,[2] British Columbia), the United States (Alabama, Alaska, California,[2] Colorado, Florida, Georgia,[2] Indiana,[2] Louisiana,[2] Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana,[2] New Mexico, Texas,[2] Washington,[2]), the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, San Vincent Island), Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, France, The Netherlands, Macedonia, Mexico,[2] Norway, Slovenia,[2] South Africa, Uganda, China, Iran, Lithuania, Kuwait, and the Philippines.
Panaeolus papilionaceus is edible, however it is neither choice in flavor nor substantial in mass. Contrary to popular belief, most, if not all, collections are not psychoactive. Even if it were psilocybin containing, the amount would be so negligible so as to not even be considered such for practical purposes.
It is important to note that somewhat similar looking species, such as Panaeolus cinctulus, do contain psilocybin.
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