Melanophyllum haematospermum

The cap of Melanophyllum haematospermum is 1–3 centimeters in diameter, and starts out obtusely conical before becoming convex. It is sometimes umbonate.^[3] It can be beige, grayish-brown, or tan. The stipe is 2–5.5 centimeters long and 0.2–0.4 centimeters wide. The gills are red, but despite its common name, the spore print is olive-green, and reportedly bluish green when the mushroom is fresher.^[1]

Melanophyllum haematospermum can be found under trees, and it grows in soil rich in humus, often in disturbed areas. It is has been found near roads, in gardens,^[1] and even in compost piles and greenhouses.^[3] It is rare in the Pacific Northwest, and fruits during late summer and autumn.^[1]