14,240 observationsNNR
weeping widow
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Psathyrellaceae ›Genus: Lacrymaria
About
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It is found in North America, Central America, Europe, northern Asia, and New Zealand, where it grows on disturbed ground in woodland, gardens, and parks. Although it is sometimes listed as an edible species, some individuals report developing stomach upset after eating it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of weeping widow is Lacrymaria lacrymabunda.
- The weeping widow has a conservation status of NNR.
- weeping widow belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- weeping widow belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- weeping widow belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- weeping widow belongs to the order Agaricales.
- weeping widow belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae.
- weeping widow belongs to the genus Lacrymaria.