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Stropharia semiglobata, commonly known as the dung roundhead, is a widely distributed saprobic mushroom belonging to the Strophariaceae family. It is typically found growing on dung, particularly in pastures and grassy areas. While not considered highly toxic, ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically hemispherical to convex, with a smooth, slimy surface. Its color ranges from yellowish-brown to tan, often fading to pale yellow as it matures. The cap diameter is usually between 1 to 3 cm.
- Gills
- The gills are adnate to adnexed, closely spaced, and initially pale gray, turning purplish-brown as the spores mature.
- Stem
- The stem is slender, cylindrical, and typically 4 to 10 cm long and 2 to 4 mm thick. It is smooth, slimy, and yellowish-brown in color, often darker towards the base. A ring is absent.
- Flesh
- The flesh is thin and yellowish.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Stropharia semiglobata is small and delicate.
- Habitat
- This mushroom is commonly found growing on dung, especially horse or cow dung, in pastures, meadows, and grassy areas. It is widely distributed and can be found in many parts of the world.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth, slimy
- Growth Form: Solitary to scattered
- Spore Print: Purplish-brown
- Body color: Yellowish-brown to tan
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 4-10 cm
- Cap Diameter: 1-3 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprobic
Toxic
Mild ToxicityWhile not highly toxic, ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals. It is not recommended for consumption.
Quick Check
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Fruiting: On dung
- Substrate: Dung
Where to Find
Pastures
Commonly found in pastures where livestock graze.
Meadows
Can be found in grassy meadows.
Dung
Specifically grows on the dung of herbivores.
Finding Tips
Look for Dung
Search areas with abundant animal dung, especially after rainfall.
Check Grassy Areas
Inspect grassy areas near pastures for fruiting bodies.
Similar Species
Psilocybe species
mushroom
Also known as: Magic Mushrooms
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Strophariaceae
- Genus
- Stropharia
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