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Mulch Maids

Leratiomyces percevalii

Taxonomy

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

About

Leratiomyces percevalii, commonly known as mulch maid, is a medium-sized saprobic mushroom. Its cap is honey yellow to dingy olive in color, covexed, becoming broadly bell-shaped. Its gills are adnexed to shortly decurrent and whitish to purplish gray or purple-black. It is common in woodchips, fields, and urban waste spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mulch Maids?
The scientific name of Mulch Maids is Leratiomyces percevalii.
What kingdom does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the family Strophariaceae.
What genus does Mulch Maids belong to?
Mulch Maids belongs to the genus Leratiomyces.