''Conocybe tenera'' is a widely distributed member of the genus '' Conocybe''. This mushroom is the type species for the genus ''Conocybe''.

Description

''Conocybe tenera'' is a small saprotrophic mushroom with a conic to convex cap and is smooth and colored cinnamon brown. It is usually less than 2 cm across and is striate almost to the center. The gills are adnate and colored pale brown, darkening in age. The spores are yellowish brown, smooth and

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with a germ pore, measuring 12 x 6 micrometres. The stem is 3 to 9 cm long, 1.5 mm thick, and is equal width for the whole length, sometimes with some swelling at the base. It lacks an annulus (ring), is hollow and pruinose near the top.

Distribution and habitat

Widely distributed across the world. Found in meadows and cities.

Edibility

The species is inedible, and is related to at least one species which contains the deadly amatoxin.

Description

Distribution and habitat

Edibility

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