Lepista Sordida

	Lepista Sordida ''Lepista sordida'' is a species of blewit mushroom found across the Northern Hemisphere. It is known to form fairy ring A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. They are found mainly in forested areas, but also appear in grasslands or rangelands. Fairy rings are detectable by ...s. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lepista Sordida Edible fungi Lepista Tricholomataceae Fungi of Europe Fungi found in fairy rings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Blewit :''This article discusses blewit mushrooms. A number of subjects share similar spellings. See Blewitt and Bluet for disambiguation.'' Blewit refers to two closely related species of edible agarics in the genus ''Clitocybe'', the wood blewit (''Clitocybe nuda'') and the field blewit or blue-leg ('' C.saeva''). Both species are treated by some authorities as belonging to the genus ''Lepista''. Classification Both species have been treated by many authorities as belonging to the ''Clitocybe'' segregate genus ''Lepista''. Recent molecular research suggests the genus ''Lepista'' is nested within ''Clitocybe''.Moncalvo JM. et al. (2002)One hundred and seventeen clades of euagarics.''Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution'' 23:357–400 Edibility Both wood blewits and field blewits are generally regarded as edible, but they are known to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This is particularly likely if the mushroom is consumed raw, though allergic reactions are known even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Fairy Ring A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. They are found mainly in forested areas, but also appear in grasslands or rangelands. Fairy rings are detectable by sporocarps (fungal spore pods) in rings or arcs, as well as by a necrotic zone (dead grass), or a ring of dark green grass. Fungus mycelium is present in the ring or arc underneath. The rings may grow to over in diameter, and they become stable over time as the fungus grows and seeks food underground. Fairy rings are the subject of much folklore and myth worldwide—particularly in Western Europe. They are often seen as hazardous or dangerous places, and linked with witches or the Devil in folklore. Conversely, they can sometimes be linked with good fortune. Genesis The mycelium of a fungus growing in the ground absorbs nutrients by secretion of enzymes from the tips of the hyphae (threads making up the mycelium). This breaks down larg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]