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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Stropharia coronilla. Stropharia coronilla

Synonyms

Psilocybe coronilla
Agaricus coronilla

Biostatus

Present in region - Exotic

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Owner: J.A. Cooper

Caption: scale = 1mm. Complex ring structure.
Owner: J.A. Cooper

Owner: J.A. Cooper
 

Article: Watling, R.; Taylor, G.M. (1987). Observations on the Bolbitiaceae: 27. Preliminary account of the Bolbitiaceae of New Zealand. Bibliotheca Mycologica 117: 61 p. + 17 pl.
Notes: This species can easily be confused with members of the genus Agrocybe and the Agaricus semotus group.  It is characterised by purple-brown basidiospores with germ-pore, and distinct chrysocystidia. Probably introduced into New Zealand (in grass of orchard, Oamaru, 22 i 1966, legit L. R. Taylor, Taylor 248).