Stinking dapperling
Lepiota cristata
The stinking dapperling is a small mushroom with concentric reddish-brown scales on a white cap. It is known for its unpleasant smell of burnt rubber. Whether it is poisonous is not certain, but mycologists regard it as suspect and it is said to cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
Where it's found
Disturbed ground such as lawns, path and road edges, parks, gardens and leaf litter, singly or in small groups.
Distribution
One of the most widespread Lepiota species, found in Europe, northern Asia, North America and New Zealand.
Similar species
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