Pluteus brunneidiscus
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| Pluteus brunneidiscus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Pluteaceae |
| Genus: | Pluteus |
| Species: | P. brunneidiscus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pluteus brunneidiscus Murrill (1917) | |
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Pluteus brunneidiscus is a species of agaric fungus in the family Pluteaceae. It was first described scientifically by American mycologist William Alphonso Murrill in 1917.[2] It is found in Europe (Spain) and North America.[1]
Habitat and distribution
Pileus and stipe without blue-green tinges. Specimens are small to medium-sized and have a brown pileus which is usually darker at the center.
Solitary, on wood of broad-leaved trees. Found in the U.S. and in Spain from June to November.
Chemistry
These mushrooms contain psilocybin.[3]