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Stinking Dapperling

Lepiota cristata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Verrucosporaceae ›Genus: Lepiota

About

Lepiota cristata, commonly known as the stinking dapperling or the stinking parasol, is an agaric and possibly poisonous mushroom in the family Agaricaceae. A common and widespread species—one of the most widespread fungi in the genus Lepiota—it has been reported from Europe, northern Asia, North America, and New Zealand. It fruits on the ground in disturbed areas, such as lawns, path and road edges, parks, and gardens. The species produces fruit bodies characterized by the flat,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stinking Dapperling?
The scientific name of Stinking Dapperling is Lepiota cristata.
What is the conservation status of Stinking Dapperling?
The Stinking Dapperling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the family Verrucosporaceae.
What genus does Stinking Dapperling belong to?
Stinking Dapperling belongs to the genus Lepiota.