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Blue Roundhead

Stropharia caerulea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Strophariaceae ›Genus: Stropharia

About

Stropharia caerulea, commonly known as the blue roundhead, is an inedible species of agaric fungus in the family Strophariaceae. It is a common species found in Europe and North America, where it grows as a saprophyte in meadows, roadsides, hedgerows, gardens, and woodchip mulch. S. caerulea was officially described to science in 1979, although it was known to be a distinct species for about two centuries before that. The taxon Stropharia cyanea, as defined by Risto Tuomikoski...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Roundhead?
The scientific name of Blue Roundhead is Stropharia caerulea.
What is the conservation status of Blue Roundhead?
The Blue Roundhead has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the family Strophariaceae.
What genus does Blue Roundhead belong to?
Blue Roundhead belongs to the genus Stropharia.