9,561 observationsLeast Concern
reddening lepiota
Macropsalliota americana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Agaricales βΊFamily: Agaricaceae βΊGenus: Macropsalliota
About
Macropsalliota americana, commonly known as the American parasol, is the type species of the fungus genus Macropsalliota. It was formerly known as Leucoagaricus americanus. It is widely distributed in North America, mostly east of the Rocky Mountains. It is saprobic and grows on sawdust, wood chips, stumps, and the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of reddening lepiota is Macropsalliota americana.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the order Agaricales.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the family Agaricaceae.
- reddening lepiota belongs to the genus Macropsalliota.