Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Country Or Region Of Origin
USA, NC
Plant Profile: Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
Names
Flowerpot Parasol, Lemon-Yellow-Lepiota, Plantpot Dapperling, Yellow Pleated Parasol
Phonetic Spelling:lew-ko-KO-prih-nus bern-BAW-mee-eye
Genus:Leucocoprinus
Species:birnbaumii
Family:Agaricaceae
This mushroom can be easily identified due to its petite size, vibrant yellow spores, and its presence in potted plants, greenhouses, and compost heaps.
Identification Guide:
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Feature Summary
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Image Gallery
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#poisonous
#poisonous mushrooms
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Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Feature Summary
Attributes
USA, NC
Throughout NC especially in greenhouses, and potted plants in houses and shopping malls.
NOT EDIBLE!
Poisonous to Humans
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! This species is related to species known to be toxic. Symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other gastrointestinal upsets.
Possibly similar to related mushrooms
High
Stems
Fruits
Whole Plant Traits
Poisonous
Mushroom
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Container
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Houseplants
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Children
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Image Gallery
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Attributes
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Distribution
Throughout NC especially in greenhouses, and potted plants in houses and shopping malls.
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Edibility
NOT EDIBLE!
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Poisonous to Humans
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Poison Symptoms
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! This species is related to species known to be toxic. Symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other gastrointestinal upsets.
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Poison Toxic Principle
Possibly similar to related mushrooms
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Whole Plant Traits
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Leaves
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Stem
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii Landscape
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
