Wine cap stropharia
A species of Roundheads, Also known as Wine cap, Wine roundhead, Godzilla mushroom Scientific name : Stropharia rugosoannulata Genus : Roundheads
Wine cap stropharia, A species of Roundheads
Also known as:
Wine cap, Wine roundhead, Godzilla mushroom
Scientific name: Stropharia rugosoannulata
Genus: Roundheads
Description
These large mushrooms have distinctive red caps when young, but the color soon fades to brown as they mature. Rare in the wild, wine cap stropharia are highly regarded among foragers as a desirable edible mushroom. Discard any specimens with holes in the stalk or caps, as flies use them to lay eggs. They are also cultivated.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Purple
Habitat
The wine cap stropharia is mostly found in gardens, lawns, parks, or any cultivated area covered with mulch. It is commonly found around woodchips.
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General Info
Edibility
Wine cap stropharias are choice edibles that are both gathered wild and cultivated commercially. Wine cap stropharias are known for their rich, bold flavors and are best sauteed in butter or added to a hearty soup or stew. Wild-gathered individuals may be riddled with fly eggs or larva, so check for holes on the underside of the cap. There are no close toxic lookalikes.
Habitat
The wine cap stropharia is mostly found in gardens, lawns, parks, or any cultivated area covered with mulch. It is commonly found around woodchips.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
8 inches
Cap Diameter
12 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Purple-brown
Species Status
Widespread in North America.
Distribution Area
North America, Europe, South America, northern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hymenogastraceae Genus
Roundheads Species
Wine cap stropharia 
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